Cleaning Academy Instructor - CPT Trainer (Contractor)

Salary Range: $35.00 To $35.00 Hourly Cleaning Academy Instructor (Independent Contractor) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha — Microbusiness

Location: Omaha, NE (classes held at CCO facilities)

Type: Independent Contractor (1099) — part-time, as-needed by cohort

About the Role: 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. What CCO Provides 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 You'll Do: 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

What We're Looking For: 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 Good to Know Before You Apply This role is structured as an independent contractor engagement, not employment — no taxes are withheld and no employee benefits apply. Because CCO is making a significant upfront investment in your certification, the contract includes standard training-investment terms: if you don't complete certification, or if you stop teaching for CCO within the first 12 months, a prorated portion of the certification cost is repayable (full details are in the contractor agreement provided to finalists). CCO commits to scheduling cohorts with reasonable regularity in return.