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.
Executive Producer, Command Centers
$140K - $160K *
Lead and optimize Creator Command Centers, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction across multiple engagements while building a high-performing team and refining operational practices...
6 days ago
$146K - $182K *
Design and deliver impactful training programs to enhance sales capabilities, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive effective onboarding and co...
1 week ago
Long Haul Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager
$77K - $118K *
Join a dynamic team to manage long haul fiber projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to meet customer expectations and operational...
1 week ago
$120K - $140K *
Drive impactful paid search strategies for higher education clients, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution. Lead performance optimization and client engagement to achieve measurable busin...
3 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
$120K - $145K *
Collaborate with government agencies to transform complex data into actionable insights. Take ownership of customer engagements, from discovery to deployment, leveraging engineering and analytical ski...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in program management excellence, ensuring seamless operations and compliance across diverse teams while supporting critical Air Force contract initiatives and rapid-response readiness...
1 week ago
$75K - $105K *
Tackle comprehensive project management for onboarding HME providers, driving digital transformation across healthcare. Collaborate strategically, enhance platform adoption, and leverage data insights...
4 weeks ago
Technical Director-Train Control/ATS
$157K - $283K *
Transform transit operations by leading complex Automatic Train Supervision initiatives. Drive collaboration across technical and operational teams, ensuring system performance and reliability for maj...
1 week ago
Member of Strategic Staff, Model Ecosystem
$125K - $150K *
Engage with model partners to drive integration and launch of generative AI solutions. Own relationships end-to-end, negotiate terms, and collaborate across teams to scale partnerships and enhance our...
1 week ago
Sr. Principal Pilot - USMC Aviation
$129K - $193K *
Join a dynamic team as a Subject Matter Expert, guiding mission planning solutions for USMC aviation. Collaborate with engineers and pilots to enhance operational capabilities and deliver impactful tr...
6 days ago
Senior Full-Stack Cloud Developer
$102K - $170K *
Lead the charge in full-stack development, collaborating on enterprise modernization with Microservices. Deliver high-quality software, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices for cloud technologi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Lease Connectivity Engineer, Data Center Infrastructure
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to lead connectivity projects for leased data centers, ensuring compliance with standards and managing cross-functional collaboration from site assessment to operational handoff. D...
1 week ago
Principal Sales Performance Coach
$133K - $190K *
Join a dynamic team as a Principal Sales Performance Coach, leveraging your expertise to enhance sales execution and drive business performance in complex B2B environments. Collaborate with leaders to...
5 days ago
Engineer Lead (Library of Congress)
$175K - $195K *
Lead the charge in shaping technical direction and mentoring teams while driving program delivery and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration in a dynamic engineering environment...
5 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Transform healthcare by leading a dynamic PMO, ensuring program transparency and compliance across multiple customer accounts while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement...
Yesterday
$200K *
Drive impactful student journeys as a Senior Account Executive, guiding families through the admissions process. Leverage your sales expertise to foster relationships, exceed targets, and enhance our...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $175K *
Shape the strategic vision for data products, leading a high-performing team to drive data-informed decisions and enhance product strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish data governance...
6 days ago
Staff Customer Support Programs & Supportability Lead
$154K - $180K *
Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving customer support excellence. Own high-impact programs, optimize processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experienc...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Pioneer the development and enhancement of innovative applications, ensuring seamless integration with services. Leverage technical expertise to transform requirements into high-quality, user-friendly...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Professional Learning Specialist - Nashville or Chattanooga, TN
$60K - $99K *
Reimagine education as a Professional Learning Specialist, driving impactful professional development for K-8 educators. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance classroom practices and ensure...
3 weeks ago
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Champion the development of impactful software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance educational tools. Take ownership of code quality and performance, while mentoring peers and leveraging...
1 week ago
$110K - $120K *
Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading federal service contracts and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality delivery, financial performance, and customer...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower a dynamic team to create compelling B2B content that drives growth. Lead SEO strategies, collaborate cross-functionally, and leverage AI to enhance marketing efforts while shaping the voice of...
3 weeks ago
Tenured Associate Professor of Human Factors & MSHF Program Chair, Worldwide Campus (Remote Role)
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in advancing human factors education and research as a tenured associate professor and program chair. Drive curriculum development, foster student engagement, and contribute to a colla...
3 days 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.