INFORMATION ON TEACHER TRAINING
We are in the middle of a training and not taking applications at this time. If you feel called to be a Hoffman teacher, please click on the Notify Me! button below and then complete the form. You will be put on a list to receive future teacher training announcements.
Please Note: You must be a graduate of the week-long Hoffman Process to apply to the Teacher Training Program.
The job of teaching the Process is demanding and deeply rewarding. The lifestyle of a teacher is similar to that of someone who travels for their work, and air travel is required. You have limited access to your family while teaching, as you are focused on working with your students. This can be challenging if you have young children or do not enjoy being away from your home for extended periods of time. Additionally, there is pre- and post-Process work from home that will take one to two days of your time. The decision to apply to be a Hoffman teacher should not be taken lightly, as it is a lifestyle.
Many of our faculty members teach eight to 10 Processes per year, or about once every four to six weeks, while also leading virtual programs and providing coaching. Some faculty members teach 12 to 13 times a year. Teaching requires both scheduling and financial flexibility. If hired and certified, you will be expected to teach at least eight Processes a year as well as some virtual programs. Some faculty members supplement their teaching income with other part-time work that can be scheduled around their primary availability to teach Processes. You may also supplement your teaching income by doing coaching as a certified Hoffman coach, as well as potentially doing additional work with the Hoffman Institute.
The teaching schedule is constructed annually and published about three months before the new year begins. Upon certification as a new teacher, you will be assigned to teach on an as-needed basis until the next schedule is completed. The expectation is that you will teach eight Processes, yet because scheduling is tied to enrollment, we cannot guarantee the number of Processes you will be scheduled to teach initially.
“Teacher training is like doing the Process 10 times. The journey is intense, often uncomfortable, and profoundly satisfying.”
The Hoffman Process Teacher Training Program takes approximately 12 to 15 months to complete. The training program supports you in doing the personal work and developing the competencies you need in order to become a teacher and is designed to give you every opportunity to succeed. Certification as a Hoffman Process teacher is based on your demonstration of competency by the end of your training. Teacher training is considered job training, and teachers are employed by the Hoffman Institute Foundation. Teacher training is primarily in person and takes place in Northern California and Kansas City, Kansas.
Personal Work
Personal work is a cornerstone of your Hoffman Process Teacher Training and will be emphasized throughout. In addition to your own ongoing use of the tools, you will do coaching work with Hoffman teachers, and you are required to take the Hoffman Process once again (tuition and lodging are covered by the Institute).
In this phase, you will work with experienced teachers and your fellow trainees to learn more about the structure and movement of the Process, how and why it works, and the intentions of each activity. You will practice presentations, tools, and one-on-one work, and get detailed feedback. Group work is supplemented by extensive in-home practice and study, including reading and writing assignments and working with training partners.
Phase 1 training includes:
Adjustments to the above schedule may be made due to travel and gathering restrictions, or the needs of the organization. If such changes need to be made, we will work collaboratively with the training cohort.
Having successfully completed your group training, you will be invited into Phase 2 – the Internship Program. Internships are done independently in each Process and, where possible, you will work with a different training teacher for each Process. As an intern you will teach under supervision in actual Processes with increasing levels of responsibility over time – eventually leading a small group through the Process. You will receive extensive feedback about all aspects of your performance.
Once you have demonstrated competency in the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed to be a Hoffman Process teacher, you will be invited to join the faculty and be certified as a Hoffman Process teacher. Final Hoffman Process teacher certification is determined by a committee made up of the director of teacher training, director of Faculty, and the training teacher and supervising teacher of your final Internship.
As a new Hoffman Process teacher, you will continue to have coaching and mentoring support available to you for ongoing competency building.
*Some exceptions to a master’s degree may be made through significant personal and professional experience and/or relevant professional training and certifications; these will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The Hoffman Institute is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law or otherwise.
We strive to create a workplace and a faculty in which diversity and inclusiveness are the standard, and not merely an initiative. At The Hoffman Institute, we continue to build an inclusive culture that supports, celebrates, and inspires the diverse voices of our employees and the students we serve. While we have more work to do to continue to advance diversity and inclusivity, we’re continually investing to move our organization forward.
Step 1: Fill out Part 1 of the application; include your résumé and a recent photo.
Step 2: Upon submitting Part 1, you will receive an email confirming receipt. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email with instructions on completing Part 2 of the application and an individual link to submit your Part 2.
The following is to give you a sense of what to expect in Part 2 of your application. You will receive specific instructions, including how to submit, upon completing Part 1.
Two videos:
Essay responses to the following (maximum six pages total, 1.5 spacing, 12-point Arial font):
Teacher Training Application Deadline
The application deadline will be clearly stated during the application period. The following items must be submitted for your application to be considered complete:
For more information, please contact programs@hoffmaninstitute.org.