Elementary teachers typically work with young children from preschool through fifth or sixth grade. Teachers at this level must have a broad base of skills to introduce kids to basic principles in core subject areas, such as math, science, reading, social studies and penmanship.

What Is Your Philosophy on Communication With Parents?
The line between a child's life at home and at school has become blurred, according to the April 2009 Job Interview & Career Guide "Elementary Teacher Interview: Questions and Answers." It is more important than ever that elementary teachers have a strategy to communicate with parents. Children undergo major developments in personality and self-awareness during elementary school years. Teachers should welcome communication from parents about their goals for their children and their strategies to help the children grow. Teachers should use newsletters and email updates to help parents stay on top of what their kids are doing in school.

Why Do You Want to Work for This School District?
Candace Davies, a global career management professional who specializes in solutions for teachers and administrators, presents this as a common question for a teacher interview on her Resumes for Teachers website. This specific question stems from an interviewer's basic interest in finding out your true motives for interviewing for a job. Davies notes that interviewers want to find out how serious you are about a particular position. Communicating your true desire to work for a specific school or district is key.

What Is Your Discipline Style?
Discipline is as important in an elementary classroom as it is for parents at home. Young children are full of energy and need to understand healthy ways to be active and involved in a public place. Davies indicates that the most important thing you can share is a well-planned philosophy on classroom discipline, including specific examples of techniques and tools you use. Having no plan or a sketchy one will raise concerns. Research the school district's policies on discipline before your interview.