Listen "E29: How Should We Interview?"
Episode Synopsis
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Part 2 of the Beyond the Application – Hiring Christian Educators series, we dig into a crucial question: How should we interview?The hiring process in Christian schools is not just about filling positions—it’s about discerning calling, character, and conviction. In this episode, Jared unpacks why interviews must move beyond yes/no questions and testimony recitations to open-ended, mission-centered conversations.Topics include:Why open-ended questions reveal more than “the right” answersExamples of questions that uncover calling, worldview, and humilityBest practices for structuring interviews with teachers and staffGuarding against “words only” with references, follow-up, and observationBalancing professional expertise with faith alignmentEvery interview is an opportunity to protect the mission of the school and identify those who will strengthen the culture of discipleship.
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