Hands-On Animal Care & Training Instructor

mccneb; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in the Omaha metro area is seeking enthusiastic Animal Instructors to design and deliver engaging, hands-on non-credit courses on animal care, behavior, training, enrichment, and related topics. Instructors should create a welcoming learning environment that helps participants develop knowledge, skills, and confidence while promoting humane, ethical animal ownership.

Classes occur at multiple locations, including Fremont and Blair; most sessions are weeknights and

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in professional, educational, veterinary, shelter, training, or animal care settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal behavior, handling, training, care, and welfare.
• Experience teaching, facilitating workshops, leading demonstrations, or presenting educational programs to diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop engaging, hands-on, and accessible course content for adult learners and community members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain animal-related concepts clearly and effectively.
• Experience working with dogs, cats, or other companion animals, depending on the course subject.
• Relevant certifications, professional training, or education in animal behavior, training, veterinary care, animal science, or a related field.
• Commitment to humane, ethical, and safety-focused animal handling practices.
• Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for participants with varying levels of experience.
• Current professional credentials or certifications related to the subject area are preferred, when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver safe, informative, and practical non-credit courses focused on animal care, behavior, training, enrichment, and related topics.
• Create an engaging learning environment that helps participants develop knowledge, skills, and confidence while promoting responsible and compassionate animal ownership.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal behavior

Teaching experience

Content development

Communication skills

Animals (dogs/cats)

Job description

Metropolitan Community College in the Omaha metro area is seeking enthusiastic Animal Instructors to design and deliver engaging, hands-on non-credit courses on animal care, behavior, training, enrichment, and related topics. Instructors should create a welcoming learning environment that helps participants develop knowledge, skills, and confidence while promoting humane, ethical animal ownership.

Classes occur at multiple locations, including Fremont and Blair; most sessions are weeknights and