Imagine that a parent complained to administrators about your class. How would you handle this situation?
Have you ever imagined how an angry parent would create a sense of inhibition for teachers and principals? When confronted with them, don't think about the reasons why they are angry. Just focus on tips like listening and understanding, problem analysis, showing empathy, etc to cope. Then you will be able to calm them down.
An interviewer may ask you this question to gauge how you would handle conflict as an art teacher. While parent-teacher conflict is unlikely in your teaching career, it does occur and can be difficult to manage. Describe how you would respond to a parent's complaint while remaining professional, and detail the steps you would take to resolve this issue in your response.
Answer as an example: "I would be hurt if a parent complained to administrators about my class, but I would maintain my professionalism regardless of my personal feelings." I understand how important it is to respect parents' opinions and make them feel at ease with their child's education. In this case, I'd offer to sit with the parent and listen to their complaints firsthand, solicit any suggestions for improvement, and collaborate with them to brainstorm ideas for managing my classroom in a way that meets their needs.
