Many assistant principal candidates answer interview questions by describing what they did. The situation.The decision.The outcome. That’s a solid start—but it’s rarely where strong leadership thinking ends. Where Answers Often …
There’s a moment in many assistant principal interviews that reveals more than your responses to the questions. A candidate finishes responding to a question… And then they keep talking. They …
One of the quiet challenges for aspiring assistant principals is this: They’re asked to demonstrate leadership before they’ve ever been formally in charge. They haven’t supervised teachers.They haven’t made final …
When principals ask candidates to describe a decision they made, they aren’t just listening for the outcome. They’re listening for ownership. Not ownership in the sense of taking credit or …
What hiring teams are really listening for when they ask, “What would your teachers say about you?” On the surface, this feels like a soft question. “What would your teachers …
When I first started trying to move into the assistant principalship, several people offered the same advice: “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get the job. Sometimes, it’s just not …
Most candidates assume that first impressions in the assistant principal interview are about confidence. How you walk into the room.How firmly you shake hands.How strong your opening answer sounds. Those …
One of the hardest things to watch as a principal is a strong teacher walk into an assistant principal interview—and not perform the way their resume suggests they should. These …
Most candidates prepare for assistant principal interviews by focusing on what to say. Strong answers.Relevant experiences.Leadership buzzwords. That matters – but it’s not what ultimately separates candidates. When principals sit …
Congratulations on landing your first assistant principal position! This is a major career milestone to celebrate. However, now comes the transition period before your official start date – which can …
