About Pawsperity

Since 2016, Pawsperity has been helping uplift families from generational poverty through job training in the art of dog grooming. Pawsperity serves some of the community’s most vulnerable members, including individuals often coming from backgrounds of domestic violence, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Grooming Instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate will model professionalism and provide a safe, educational environment for up to 40 students. Areas of instruction include dog handling safety, bathing, brushing, clipper work, scissor work, finishing, and more. Grooming instructors will work under the guidance of the Director of Grooming and follow established curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Schedule: Monday: 4 hours Tuesday - Fridays: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Hourly Range: $26.44 - $27.88 DOE.

Key Responsibilities:

Train students with multiple barriers to entering the job market, guiding them toward becoming certified professional dog groomers
Teach a range of grooming techniques, including bathing, brushing, trimming, styling, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and other essential pet care skills
Provide hands-on grooming experience by supervising students' work, offering constructive feedback, and promoting skill improvement
Ensure the safety and well-being of all animals used in training sessions
Independently track, document, and monitor student skill progression within program timelines
Conduct and submit student assessments, grades, and progress reports

Minimum Requirements:

Professional Dog Grooming Experience: 3 years required; 5 years strongly preferred
Canine CPR and First Aid Certification: Strongly preferred
Knowledge of current pet grooming industry standards, tools, and equipment
Strong understanding of grooming techniques, breed standards, and animal care practices
Effective communication skills with the ability to explain grooming concepts clearly and patiently
Ability to mentor and support students of varying skill levels
Attention to detail and a commitment to high grooming standards
Basic computer skills for record-keeping and lesson planning

If you are passionate about animal care, have a commitment to high grooming standards, and enjoy teaching and mentoring, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to empower the next generation of professional dog groomers.

Benefits:

Generous Health Savings Account ($3,600)
Health Insurance
Employee assistance program
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Pawsperity: Kansas City, MO 64110 (no candidates outside the Kansas City area please)

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