The B Hive Childcare Academy Pre-Interview Questionnaire

The B Hive Childcare Academy Pre-Interview Questionnaire
Applicant Name:

First NameLast Name
Date:

MonthDayYear
Date
Position Applying For:
Phone Number:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email:
example@example.com
Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in joining The B Hive Childcare Academy! At The B Hive, we believe children deserve teachers who are engaged, energetic, dependable, and passionate about making a difference every day. We value teamwork, professionalism, reliability, and building meaningful relationships with children and families. This questionnaire helps us get to know you beyond your resume. Please answer each question honestly and thoughtfully. There are no "perfect" answers—we simply want to learn more about you.
About You
1. Why are you interested in working with children?
2. What qualities do you believe are most important for someone working in childcare?
Experience
3. Tell us about your experience working with children. (Check all that apply.)

Other
Please explain:

4. Which age group(s) do you prefer working with? (Check all that apply.)
Why do you enjoy working with this age group?
Classroom Philosophy
5. What do you believe makes a great childcare teacher?
6. At The B Hive, teachers are expected to actively play, read, sing, dance, create, and interact with children throughout the day-not simply supervise them. What does active engagement look like to you?
7. Imagine you walk into your classroom and several children tell you they are bored. What would you do?
8. How would you comfort a child who is crying because they miss their parent?
Teamwork & Work Ethic
9. Describe your ideal work environment.
10. Tell us about a time you helped a coworker without being asked.
11. If you finished all of your classroom responsibilities before another teacher, what would you do?

12. Childcare is a fast-paced, physically active job. How do you stay positive and productive during busy or stressful days?
13. What would you do if you noticed another teacher sitting on their phone while children were playing?
Professionalism
14. What does being dependable mean to you?
15. How do you respond when receiving constructive feedback from a supervisor?
Why The B Hive?
16. Why do you want to work specifically at The B Hive Childcare Academy?
Schedule & Employment
17. Which position are you seeking?
18. The B Hive Childcare Academy is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM–6:00 PM. Opening staff begin their shift at 7:15 AM.

Please list the hours you are available to work each day:

Compensation
19. What hourly wage are you seeking? $ per hour
Professional Requirements
20. Are you willing to complete all required Kentucky state training, background checks, and licensing requirements for childcare employees?
Final Questions
21. What is one thing you believe children need most from the adults who care for them?
22. Is there anything else you would like us to know about yourself?
Applicant Certification
I certify that the information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant Signature:
Date:

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty: