I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Kumon (Los Angeles, CA) in Feb 2012
Interview
A former teacher of mine was told that a local tutoring place needed a few tutors to work there. There was no application but instead just a recommendation from someone. Those who get hired tend to be someone who is known by employees who currently work there or someone knows you. When interviewing me, the manager asked me to quickly look over a program that had samples of homework that the kids would be assigned. I was asked to spot what was wrong in approximately 5 seconds and then he would go on to the next sheet and I was asked to do the same for 4-5 more sheets. Afterwards, he asked me to take a 15 - 20 min test testing my math ability. He gave me a level G test to see if I could do basic algebra and concepts for that level. He quickly graded it in front of me and he told me that I did well and asked me to start working immediately.
The entire process was actually quite straightforward and easy for me, primarily because I was already volunteering at the organization, which gave me a level of familiarity with the staff and operations. Since they had already seen my work ethic and commitment firsthand, there wasn’t much of a formal interview process. They mainly asked me a few questions about my academic background, the credentials I held at the time, and any relevant experience I might have had that would contribute to the role. Overall, it felt more like a conversation than a formal evaluation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the highest level of math and reading you can do?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Kumon (Indianapolis, IN) in May 2024
Interview
Asked experience with kids, what you would bring and why youd like to work there. It was more than a casual conversation, but also not insanely formal. No math/reading test for me
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Kumon (Vancouver, BC) in May 2022
Interview
15 minute phone call discussing relevant skills and experience. Communicating expectations and responsibilities.
Preferences on days to work and hourly pay was also conversed.
Very casual and enjoying interview process
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle an especially troubling student?