PT Dog Grooming Instructor
Company: Pawsperity
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Part-Time Dog Grooming
Instructors Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $27.00 DOE Schedule 1:
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm Pawsperity opened its doors in
January 2016 as the country’s only nonprofit grooming school. Our
mission is to empower families to become self-reliant through job
training, life skills, and practical solutions to end their cycle
of poverty. 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 60 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. 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: Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off. Accrues 1 hour for every 30 hours worked Pawsperity:
Kansas City, MO 64110 (no candidates outside the Kansas City area
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