Cleaning Academy Instructor

Catholic Charities of Omaha • Omaha, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha (CCO) is seeking an independent contractor to become a certified ISSA CMI Certified Professional Trainer (CPT) and lead our Cleaning Academy — a workforce-development program that trains CCO clients for careers in the commercial cleaning and custodial industry. This is a two-phase opportunity: first, CCO fully sponsors your CPT certification through ISSA's Cleaning Management Institute; then you step into the instructor role, teaching Cleaning Academy cohorts to CCO clients.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to complete the ISSA CMI Train the Trainer (CPT) Workshop (four days, virtual, October 6–7 and 13–14, 2026, 12:00–4:00 PM ET) and pass the CPT certification exam within ISSA's 60-day window
• Background in commercial cleaning, custodial, or facility services strongly preferred
• Comfort teaching adults, including bilingual (English/Spanish) audiences a plus
• Reliable, professional communication and the flexibility to commit to a published class schedule
• Available to teach at CCO facilities in Omaha

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) audiences

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CCO's Cleaning Academy curriculum for assigned client cohorts
• Communicate regularly with CCO's Microbusiness team and leadership on class progress and student updates
• Help refine curriculum, materials, and assessments as needed
• Collaborate on grant-related reporting tied to the program
• Work with CCO to plan the schedule and hours for each cohort

Benefits

• Full certification sponsorship: CCO covers your enrollment/registration fees for the ISSA CMI Train the Trainer (CPT) Workshop, up to $1,000.
• Paid training time: $35/hour for time spent attending the workshop, up to 20 hours (covers the 16 scheduled workshop hours plus exam prep).
• Instructional pay: $35/hour for approved instructional hours once certified, invoiced monthly and paid within 15 days.
• Program materials covered by CCO: student workbooks, student certification exam fees, consumable classroom supplies, and non-consumable demonstration equipment (floor machines, vacuums, carts, etc.).
• Recertification support: if you're actively teaching for CCO when your 2-year CPT certification is due for renewal, CCO covers the recertification exam fee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed