Whats innovative about AFs recruitment and hiring strategies?
For one, applicants for teaching and leadership positions must complete a rigorous, three-round application process that includes an online application, phone interview, and live interview with sample class. We don’t make apologies for the fact that, on average, fewer than one in ten applicants is offered a position. We know that teacher quality is the most important factor in student success. For aspiring school leaders, we’ve begun implementing a multi-day, multi-candidate interview process that includes a sample lesson and leadership simulations in data analysis, teacher feedback, and leadership case studies. Last but not least, our referral reward system is a critical component in the success of our recruitment effort. The system is based in part on the fact that great teachers know other great teachers. We offer a generous financial incentive to AF teachers who send new teachers our way. We also want our friends and supporters outside of AF to refer us candidates they think would
