Animal Care Instructor
Animal Care Instructor
Salary commensurate with experience and education level (Range $40,000-$45,000)
Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? It’s time to get paid to have fun and make dreams come true!
As an Animal Instructor you will be responsible for providing high quality classroom instruction and practical hands-on instruction during the externship portion of the program (Abandoned Pet Rescue). This person will need to prepare relevant assignments, document student progress, accountability, and issues, and perform a variety of other tasks which promote the overall support of student academic success through expert instruction. The Animal Care Instructor will utilize lesson plans and activities for each class provided within the established and approved Animal Care curriculum.
But wait! There’s more! You will receive 26 days of paid time off every year along with paid training.
What makes Arc Broward great?
- You get to utilize your expertise and be the face of Arc Broward!
- You get to work with an awesome team and strengthen your community partnerships!
- Who doesn’t love to work in an organization that provides a work/life balance?
- It is a great way to gain knowledge and experience!
- We put the CARE in CAREER
We have fantastic benefits such as:
- Over 26 days of Paid Time Off
- Unlimited, generous Employee Referral Bonuses
- Traditional benefits, like Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; Life insurance, Short / Long term disability plans, and supplemental Aflac insurance plans.
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Employee Assistance Program resources for all staff (and immediate family members) for work-life balance, stress management, and other life challenges
- And much more!
What does an Animal Care Instructor do?
- Teach general Animal Care skills and techniques including but not limited to: Animal identification & behavior Safety & first aid; Grooming, training, and careers in animal care.
- Monitor students, provide feedback, and administer Practical Skills Assessments (PSAs).
- Participate in ongoing growth and development of pedagogy and curriculum within the Animal Care.
- Consistently tracks and remains current with emerging Animal Care standards and practice. Covets, initiates and maintains professional networks with industry leaders nationally and locally through community outreach, business associations, social media and the like.
What are the requirements?
- Associates degree required.
- Classroom teaching experience of at least one year or more in an educational setting, college, vocational/technical school or other nonprofit agency required.
- Experience of at least one year or more working in a veterinary clinic/office, animal shelter, groomer, boarding facility or related establishment required.
When can you start? We are looking for new team members to start ASAP! We have a full time shift available RIGHT NOW so come join the Arc Broward family!