Explore Instructor Jobs

Find instructor jobs that match your expertise, teaching style, and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior instructional roles across education, corporate learning, technology, healthcare, and other specialized fields. Browse openings and discover roles where you can help learners build knowledge and practical skills.

What Do Instructors Do?

Instructors plan and deliver learning experiences for students, employees, and professional audiences. Their work may include developing lesson plans and training materials, leading classroom or online sessions, assessing progress, and adapting instruction to different learning needs. Depending on the role, instructors may teach academic subjects, technical skills, workplace processes, or professional development programs.

Common Instructor Roles

Instructor titles vary by employer and subject area. Opportunities may include senior instructor, corporate trainer, technical instructor, clinical instructor, professional education instructor, and online learning instructor. Some positions focus on direct teaching, while others combine instruction with curriculum design, program leadership, or team development.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong communication and presentation skills, subject-matter expertise, and the ability to explain complex topics clearly. Depending on the position, qualifications may include a relevant degree or certification, classroom or workplace training experience, curriculum development skills, and familiarity with learning management systems or virtual teaching tools. Requirements vary by organization and specialty.

Instructor Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, credentials, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so explore listings to find instructor and training opportunities that meet your compensation goals. Experienced instructors may advance into learning and development leadership, curriculum management, or education program administration.

Find Instructor Jobs on Ladders

Search instructor jobs on Ladders to explore opportunities from vetted employers. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to positions aligned with your experience and career plans.

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$80K *

Advance pediatric care by participating in a 12-month fellowship, enhancing skills in critical care through rotations, patient management, and interdisciplinary collaboration under expert supervision...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic fellowship program designed for early-career Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Gain hands-on experience in pediatric inpatient medicine t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$82K - $115K *

Innovate faculty management and student engagement strategies while coaching and supporting educators. Drive academic excellence and uphold performance standards within a dynamic educational environme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing pilot skills through comprehensive training programs. Collaborate with aviation professionals to deliver high-quality instruction, ensuring safety and perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $115K *

Transform the academic landscape by leading faculty development and student engagement. Drive excellence in teaching and support strategies while managing faculty performance and fostering a collabora...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and managing advanced power systems at remote locations. You'll ensure operational efficiency of fuel cell generators and solar systems, collaborating with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join us to develop and deliver advanced nuclear education for military and civilian personnel, enhancing their expertise in nuclear operations, strategy, and policy through innovative curriculum desig...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $210K *

Empower the future of SI education by designing and delivering innovative training programs for government and national security organizations, leveraging advanced research and technology to enhance l...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $160K *

Transform training delivery for Dispatch operations by providing engaging, high-quality instruction to crewmembers. Collaborate with management to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance learni...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver comprehensive training for Dispatch personnel, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing instructional quality through effective communication and engagem...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and deliver hands-on instruction in oil and gas operations, ensuring students gain essential skills for success in the industry. Leverage your expertise to enhance w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering engaging training programs for trust, custody, and investment management services, ensuring clients and teams grasp complex financial processes through eff...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform client learning experiences by designing and delivering engaging training programs in trust, custody, and investment management. Collaborate with teams to assess needs and enhance operationa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver engaging training programs for trust, custody, and investment management services, enhancing client understanding and operational effectiveness through innova...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Develop and deliver engaging training materials and sessions, enhancing customer understanding of product offerings while collaborating with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement and effec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $124K *

Empower your career as a Senior Master Instructor, leading high-energy fitness classes and shaping the instructor team across multiple studios. Drive exceptional client experiences while fostering a v...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$70K - $93K *

Engage and deliver structured ground, simulator, and flight training to eVTOL pilots, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational excellence while fostering customer confidence and knowledg...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $93K *

Unlock potential as you deliver structured eVTOL training, enhancing customer skills and safety. Engage in ground, simulator, and flight instruction while maintaining high standards and fostering oper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engage your skills as a Trainer Developer, creating and delivering training programs for UAS operations. Collaborate with engineering teams and ensure effective training methodologies while supporting...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and delivery of impactful customer training programs that enhance software adoption and proficiency. Collaborate with teams to create engaging content and measure training effectivenes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Champion integrated behavioral health services for adolescents, providing individual and family therapy, assessments, and care coordination within a collaborative clinic environment, ensuring patient...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as an instructor, guiding military professionals through a blended seminar program that combines onsite and online learning, fostering critical thinking and leadership skills in...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$41K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about health and wellness, leading dynamic yoga classes that inspire and motivate participants while fostering a supportive community environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of intelligence training by merging analysis expertise with curriculum development to enhance the capabilities of government professionals in strategic targeting during critical defen...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the capabilities of intelligence professionals by developing and delivering comprehensive training programs that enhance understanding of the intelligence targeting cycle and joint targeting p...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an instructor do?question toggle

    An instructor teaches or trains learners in a subject, skill, or professional practice. Responsibilities may include preparing lessons, delivering instruction, assessing progress, and developing learning materials.

  • What types of instructor jobs are available?question toggle

    Instructor opportunities can include academic, technical, clinical, corporate training, professional education, and online learning roles. Titles and responsibilities vary by employer and specialty.

  • What qualifications do instructor jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the subject and employer. Many roles value relevant expertise, strong communication skills, and teaching or training experience; some require a degree, certification, or specialized credentials.

  • Can instructors earn $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior, specialized, corporate, and technical instructor roles may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay varies based on industry, location, experience, credentials, and job scope.

  • Where can I find instructor jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse instructor listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each job posting for current compensation and eligibility details.