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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$85K - $100K *

Drive retail excellence across collegiate athletics locations, enhancing fan experiences and revenue growth. Lead teams, manage partnerships, and execute strategic initiatives to elevate brand engagem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $157K *

Transform client partnerships by leading innovative commerce strategies across major retail platforms. Drive growth through integrated marketing, operational excellence, and creative solutions, ensuri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading creative engagements across healthcare accounts. Drive innovative campaigns, mentor teams, and manage client relationships while delivering impactful narratives that resona...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $220K *

Deliver high-performance C++ solutions for network management, focusing on device discovery and monitoring across Windows and Linux. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliabili...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion client relationships and optimize pharmaceutical distribution projects, leveraging extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality solutions and insights while managing multiple accounts...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$89K - $104K *

Empower our customer community by developing and managing engagement strategies, enhancing brand reputation, and fostering influencer partnerships. Shape the future of our online presence while drivin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Elevate customer experience by optimizing Zendesk for a scaling organization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance routing, AI tools, and workflows, ensuring efficient support operations and data-dr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building and scaling a comprehensive paid marketing program across multiple channels. Drive creative strategies, leverage AI for efficiency, and connect campaigns to the buyer jour...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion a data-driven Customer Success program that enhances retention, proactively identifies risks, and efficiently engages a diverse customer base through innovative workflows and analytics. Lead...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming local government operations through innovative SaaS implementations. Lead complex projects, collaborate with clients, and drive measurable outcomes while enhancing your...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by leading sales strategies and building a high-impact team. Drive revenue through direct engagement with healthcare providers, transforming relationships into sustainable programs whi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $211K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to build and maintain production platforms, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring system reliability and integration with IT Sec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance the administration of Defined Benefit and Retiree Medical plans, ensuring accurate valuations, benefit calculations, and compliance with regulations. Collaborate on special projects while leve...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate technical design by bridging creative vision and implementation. Leverage your Unreal Engine 4 expertise to lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure stellar gameplay experiences through innovat...

Montreal, QCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing operational and financial performance across multiple properties. Drive team success, maintain client relationships, and execute strategic business plans to achieve compa...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing property performance, driving team success, and maintaining client relationships. Lead strategic business planning and ensure compliance with financial pr...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$166K - $244K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Employer PMO, driving strategic program delivery and cross-functional alignment while enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging modern tools for impactful outcome...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $127K *

Unlock your potential by creating engaging engineering content and leading projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance educational tools and maintain high-quality standards while contributing to innov...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Develop your expertise in security as you tackle risks across application, infrastructure, and corporate domains. Join a dynamic team that balances security measures with business needs while protecti...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career as an Infor M3 Technical Consultant, leveraging 3-5 years of expertise in integrations and development. Collaborate with teams to design and support seamless enterprise solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping database strategies and standards. In this role, you'll enhance database performance, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize our database...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in modernizing SaaS solutions by integrating AI and automation to enhance delivery efficiency, scalability, and customer outcomes while supporting complex migration projects and foster...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $157K *

Elevate your career by leading transformative digital marketing strategies for high-profile clients. Drive measurable growth through innovative media plans and creative ideation while fostering truste...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $163K *

Shape the future of IT project management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technology solutions on time and within scope, while enhancing processes and ensuring effective stakeho...

Largo, FLRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $230K *

Champion strategic execution as a trusted partner to the CEO, optimizing operational flow and enhancing leadership team alignment while driving high-impact initiatives and cross-functional collaborati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.