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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Training Instructor (Remote)
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of workforce training by leading technical instruction and development initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to enhance skills across all levels, ensuring effective training solutions...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform client engagement by leveraging Instructure products to enhance learning outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices, drive adoption, and support educational initiati...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by bridging engineering and user needs through exceptional technical documentation. This role requires translating complex information into clear, actionable content for training mate...
4 weeks ago
$61K - $102K *
Join a dynamic team to deliver advanced training on CensiTrac software, enhancing customer engagement and success. Utilize your expertise in sterile processing to provide solutions and support, ensuri...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of education by owning content strategy for assessments. Collaborate with experts and district leaders to enhance quality and drive adoption, leveraging insights to inform product dir...
6 days ago
$81K - $122K *
Advance clinical excellence by evaluating compliance, mentoring staff, and enhancing training programs. Collaborate with teams to maintain accreditation and improve quality in air medical operations a...
1 week ago
Lead Operations Technical Instructor
$100K - $145K *
Elevate organizational performance by facilitating hands-on training for construction teams, enhancing skills in safety, quality, and standard processes while championing corporate culture and continu...
Today
$130K - $150K *
Elevate training excellence by delivering comprehensive instruction on sUAS operations, ensuring client success through effective mission planning, safety protocols, and compliance. Join us in a dynam...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate technical training by delivering hands-on instruction in industrial automation. Engage with diverse customers to enhance their skills and drive performance outcomes through tailored learning e...
Today
Learning /Change Specialist - Live Instruction
$75K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering engaging, role-based training for federal enterprise applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to enhance user proficiency and ensure measura...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion the development and execution of mission command training, mentoring unit leaders to enhance operational proficiency across various training domains. Collaborate with senior staff to ensure e...
2 weeks ago
$83K *
Innovate training programs for school bus operators while ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with teams across multiple locations, providing hands-on instruction and support to enhance operat...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $100K *
Take ownership of training and development initiatives that enhance client success. Design and deliver impactful learning experiences, leveraging data to improve team performance and client satisfacti...
1 week ago
$77K - $105K *
Create engaging open educational resources by collaborating with faculty and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Drive innovation and accessibility in course design while promoting...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Instructional Designer - Technical Learning
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by designing and delivering innovative learning experiences that align with strategic objectives. Analyze data to refine educational content and facilitate impactful training, fosteri...
1 week ago
Principal, Security Operations
$110K - $130K *
Engage in advanced security operations as a Senior Security Analyst, leading incident response, enhancing detection capabilities, and driving process improvements to protect critical assets in a dynam...
2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Grader)
$220K - $240K *
Transform your career by owning the backend architecture for a fast-growing product, enhancing system performance, and collaborating across teams to drive innovations in restaurant health analytics wi...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Instructional System Designer
$95K - $115K *
Transform the learning landscape by leading the design and development of innovative educational materials. You'll engage diverse teams to create immersive, high-quality training experiences using cut...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, Training Development
$160K - $175K *
Unlock your potential as a leader in training development, overseeing curriculum design and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality training programs that align with operational...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $121K *
Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Instructional Designer (Remote)
$69K - $104K *
Empower learners by designing engaging training solutions that enhance performance. Collaborate with experts to analyze needs, create instructional content, and improve learning experiences across var...
2 weeks ago
Remote Sr. Technical Trainer - Operational Excellence Champion
$130K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence by developing training programs and mentoring technicians in Power Systems. Drive improvements and standardization across regions while enhancing...
2 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Transform technical training by developing comprehensive curricula for military aviation systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create effective learning solutions for aircrew and mai...
3 weeks ago
What does an instructor do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.