Teacher Training

Hoffman Institute Teachers

We’re Hiring Teachers!

We are currently accepting applications for 4-6 new Hoffman teachers in Canada. Application due dates are tiered, with part 1 due March 20, 2026 and part 2 due April 3, 2026 at 2pm Pacific Time.  The Hoffman Process Teacher Training Program will take place in Toronto, Ontario and Caroline, Alberta Canada, and Overland Park, Kansas, United States, and is a hybrid in-person and online training program. If you feel called to be a Hoffman teacher, please consider applying. The Hoffman Teacher Training Program begins in July 2026.

Please Note: You must be a graduate of the week-long Hoffman Process and have work authorization in Canada to apply to the Teacher Training Program. 

Below is general information about being a Hoffman teacher and what a typical teacher training program entails.

  • Teaching the Hoffman Process
  • The 2026-2027 Hoffman Process Teacher Training Program
  • Qualifications
  • Application and Next Steps
  • Contact Us

Teaching the Hoffman Process

TEACHING THE HOFFMAN PROCESS

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 1-2 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 8-10 Processes per year, or about once every 4-6 weeks, while also leading virtual programs and providing coaching. Some faculty members teach 12-13 times a year. Teaching requires both scheduling and financial flexibility. If hired and certified, you will be expected to teach at least 8 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 your 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 3 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 8 Processes yet, because scheduling is tied to enrollment, we can’t guarantee the number of Processes you’ll be scheduled to teach initially.

The 2026-2027 Hoffman Process Teacher Training Program

THE HOFFMAN PROCESS TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

“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 12-15 months. The Training Program supports you in doing the personal work and developing the competencies you need in order to become a teacher. It’s 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. Teacher training is primarily in person, and takes place in Toronto, Ontario and Caroline, Alberta in Canada, and Overland Park, Kansas in the United States.

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 also do coaching work with Hoffman teachers. You are also required to take the Hoffman Process once again (tuition and lodging are covered by the Institute).

Phase 1 – Group Training

July 2026 to November 2026

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’ll 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:

  • Week 1: July 20-25, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (plus travel days), in Toronto.
  • Week 2: September 12-18, 2026 (plus travel days) observation of the full 7-day Hoffman Process, at Sanctum.
  • Week 3: November 9-14, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (plus travel days), in Overland Park, Kansas, United States.
  • Twice-monthly Wednesday evening meetings held on Zoom.
  • Independent Study (readings, assignments, presentations, etc. – required materials provided by Institute).
  • Participate in Buddy Groups.
  • Individual mentoring as needed.

Adjustments to the above schedule could 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.

Phase 2 – Internship Program

Begins in January 2027 and continues through 2027

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, each teacher candidate will work with a different training teacher. As a candidate, you will teach under supervision in actual Processes with increasing levels of responsibility over time – eventually leading a small group through the Process. You’ll receive extensive feedback about all aspects of your performance.

  • Working with a training teacher, complete 5-10 Processes during your internship; the actual number depends on your demonstrated competency.
  • Receive training to become a certified Hoffman Coach.
  • Begin training and certification on Hoffman virtual programs.
  • Twice-monthly Wednesday evening meetings held via Zoom.
  • Independent Study (readings, assignments, presentations, etc.).
  • Take the Hoffman Process again, sometime between Internship 2 and Internship 4 (tuition and lodging are covered by the Institute).
  • As-needed phone coaching with an assigned Hoffman teacher/coach. This relationship is collegial and supportive, but not evaluative.
  • Participation in Hoffman virtual programs.

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. Teacher Training must be completed by December 2027.

Phase 3 – Post-Certification: Associate Teacher Status

As a new Hoffman Process teacher you will continue to have coaching and mentoring support available to you for ongoing competency building.

  • Implement the Development Plan you created in partnership with your Certification Committee over your next 6 to 8 Processes.
  • Report to a faculty manager.
  • Participate in the All-Teacher Zoom held every other month.
  • Complete training to be certified to do coaching with Hoffman graduates.
  • Continue training and certification of virtual and graduate programs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Hoffman Process graduate
  • Applicant must have work authorization to work in Canada
  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution is required
  • 5-10 years of related work experience
  • Master’s degree or equivalent*
  • Demonstrated competency in:
    • Working with people
    • Presentation and facilitation skills
    • Teamwork
    • Leadership
    • Experience in guiding individuals in relevant emotional process work
    • Strong technical capabilities, and ability to lead online programs
  • Willingness to travel to all US locations and Canada to teach Processes
  • Commitment to teach a minimum of 8 Processes per year, once established as a teacher
  • Commitment to providing ongoing coaching to Hoffman graduates
  • Commitment to leading virtual programs

*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.

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Hoffman Institute is an equal opportunity employer that 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, equity, 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, equity, and inclusivity, we’re continually investing to move our organization forward.

Application and Next Steps

APPLICATION

Step 1: Fill out Part 1 of the application (due March 20), and include your resumé and a recent photo here. 

Step 2: Upon submitting Part 1, you will receive an email confirming receipt. Once your application has been reviewed, if you are selected to proceed, you will receive an email with instructions to complete Part 2 of the application and an individual link to submit your Part 2 materials. Part 2 is due no later than April 3 at 2pm PT.

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.

Make Two Videos

NOTE: Videos should be submitted in .mov, .mp4, or .m4v format. Files in .wmv format cannot be opened.

  • Create a video of yourself teaching the concepts of Negative Love and Patterns (maximum 10 minutes) – Recommended resources: Your student workbook, the “Hoffman: Explaining the Negative Love Syndrome” video here; the “Path to Personal Freedom and Love” booklet (you can download this from our website); “Journey Into Love” by Kani Comstock; and “The Hoffman Process” by Tim Laurence.
  • Make a video answering the two questions below (maximum 5 minutes)
    • What is the biggest personal challenge you faced since you completed your Process? How di you recover? Be specific.
    • Tell us about a difficult work situation where you dealt with someone in a highly triggered or emotionally activated state and how you addressed it.

    Essay responses to the following (maximum 6 pages total, 1.5 spacing, 12 point Arial font):

    • Essay 1: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (maximum 3 pages) – Rather than focusing on your love of the Process, please tell us about the specific skills, knowledge, and abilities you would bring to the role of being a Hoffman Process teacher. What past experiences, courses, and education do you have that are similar? What would be new/foreign to you as a Hoffman Process teacher? In your response, consider:
      • Holding space for emotional exploration in front of a group and individually.
      • Leading groups through emotionally intense experiences/breakthroughs.
      • Successfully operating in a team environment.
      • Skillfully teaching emotionally charged concepts in front of a group.
      • Experience teaching/leading online using videoconferencing technology.
    • Essay 2: Central Teachings of the Hoffman Process (maximum 1 page) – What do you see as the central teachings of the Hoffman Process? Address this question generally and personally.
    • Essay 3: Other skills, background, and experiences you have that could contribute to the Hoffman Institute (maximum 1 page).
    • Essay 4: Hoffman Process Teacher Training and You (maximum 1 page) – Over the course of two years, the training to become a Hoffman Process teacher takes place in Toronto, Ontario and Caroline, Alberta Canada, and Overland Park, Kansas United States; and internships at selected sites. There will be regular weeknight trainings on Zoom, week-long trainings, and the attendance of many Processes. This requires both availability and flexibility of scheduling and travel. Describe your plan of how this will fit into your life over the next two years.

    Instructions for Naming Your Documents

    • Essay Questions – please make sure each essay question is a separate document and name the documents as follows (substituting “FirstLastname” with your name): Essay1FirstLastname; Essay2FirstLastname; Essay3FirstLastname; Essay4FirstLastname
    • Videos – Video1NegLoveFirstLastname; Video2FirstLastname
    • Photo – PhotoFirstLastname
    • Resume/CV – ResumeFirstLastname

    Teacher Training Application Deadline

    The Part 1 application deadline is March 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The following items must be submitted for Part 1 of your application to be considered complete:

    • A recent photograph of you
    • Your current resumé/CV

    The Part 2 application deadline is April 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The following items must be submitted for Part 2 of your application to be considered complete:

    • Two videos
    • Essay responses

Submitting Your Application

To submit your Part 1 application (including your photo and résumé), please click here.

For Part 2, if you are selected to proceed, further instructions for uploading your materials will be sent to you.

Please Note
If you are selected to proceed to an in-person interview, you will be required to submit:

  • Two confidential letters of recommendation that need to be sent directly to Hoffman’s HR Director by the person making the recommendation.
  • More information will be provided if letters of recommendation are required.

Contact Us

For more information about logistics, timing, and the status of your application, please contact: