Watercolor​/Drawing Instructor in Jackson, MI

Watercolor and/or Drawing Instructor Wanted in Jackson, MI

Chartpak, Inc. is an art and office supply company located in Leeds, MA. Chartpak is the parent company of Grumbacher art supplies, the US distributor of Koh-I-Noor drawing supplies, and host of the online artist community,

Job Description: Drawing and/or Watercolor instructor wanted to teach art classes at the Michaels store in Jackson, MI!

This is a part-time, permanent position. This is a great opportunity for an artist who would like to be able to offer classes, but does not have their own studio space to do so.

Responsibilities:

• Teach watercolor and/or drawing classes at a Michaels store location in Jackson, MI.
• Ensure students leave each class with a finished drawing or painting.
• Prepare lesson plans and materials and adjust instruction to student skill levels.
• Market classes and work toward building a personal student base as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ability to paint and draw realistically.
• Ability to teach realistic drawing and painting classes.
• Willingness to market classes and grow a student base.

Compensation:

• Basics / MAKE A Project Classes: Schedule up to one time per month — Hourly rate plus $3 per student.
• Advanced Classes (Drawing and Watercolor):
• Hourly rate plus $7 per student for 6 students in attendance or fewer.
• Hourly rate plus $10 per student for 7 or more students in attendance.

* All schedules to be determined between instructor and Michaels store management.

Duration: Classes are two hours in length.

The goal of each class is for students to leave with a finished drawing or painting.

Certification: All Grumbacher art instructors who teach classes at Michaels must become certified through Grumbacher.

To Apply for Certification (free of charge): Visit to start the process.

• Find the store you would like to apply for by choosing your state from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
• Click on the store you would like to apply for certification.
• Read the official job description at

You will be contacted regarding the next step after we receive and review your online application. If you have questions or require assistance, please respond directly to this ad.

Note: Certification through Grumbacher is independent of the Michaels hiring process. Once certified, you must complete the Michaels employment application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.