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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$115K - $151K *

Administer and enhance collaboration platforms, ensuring seamless integration and automation across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize workflows and improve operational e...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $166K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI governance in software development. As a Senior Engineer, you'll design policies and tools that ensure safe, effective use of AI coding agents, empowering d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Innovate and lead as a Senior Software Engineer, driving full-stack solutions and mentoring talent. Collaborate with teams to enhance software processes, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical e...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $215K *

Empower a high-performing team by leading software development for hardware integration. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration to enhance pro...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $190K *

Champion strategic marketing initiatives to enhance market penetration and drive product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes in a dynamic h...

Lafayette, CORemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$466K - $500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building scalable platforms for large-scale machine learning model training, enhancing performance, and creating user-friendly experiences...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance patient scheduling and access through Epic Cadence. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to optimize workflows, manage provider templates, and improve overall pat...

Green Bay, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Drive business growth by building relationships and delivering innovative solutions in the Higher Education sector. Leverage your expertise in sales and strategic transformation to meet client needs a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Innovate interactive experiences by developing and integrating technologies using Unity and C#. Collaborate with a diverse team to solve challenges and enhance live events and installations with cutti...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $165K *

Help us build and enhance our go-to-market launch system, driving customer engagement and adoption for impactful releases. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and seamless communication...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$74K - $125K *

Transform communities by designing and delivering impactful training for disaster recovery programs, enhancing the capacity of local governments and stakeholders to effectively implement housing and c...

Reston, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$204K - $229K *

Empower a dynamic consulting team by driving growth strategies, securing projects, and fostering client relationships. Lead initiatives in civic innovation and mobility while mentoring talent and enha...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Engage with local stakeholders to advance community development initiatives, ensuring alignment with data center goals. Collaborate with internal teams to optimize strategies and maintain relationship...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $408K *

Join a dynamic team to lead medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with clinical teams and providers to enhan...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing the tender process across multiple contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with project teams to provide expert contract administration and negotiation...

Plainfield, NJRemote

2 days ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Transform global support operations by architecting an AI-driven knowledge strategy. Lead initiatives to enhance internal and external knowledge management, driving efficiency and customer satisfactio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining theoretical physics through innovative AI tools. Collaborate to develop groundbreaking technology solutions that enhance research, streamline processes, and drive scienti...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $187K *

Unlock potential by delivering tailored Physical Therapy services to children, conducting assessments, and collaborating with families and educators to enhance each child's progress and mobility in a...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Support children's growth by providing essential Physical Therapy services in schools. Collaborate with families and educators to track progress and ensure IEP compliance while enhancing mobility and...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Transform the lives of children by delivering essential Physical Therapy services in a school setting. Collaborate with families and educators to track progress and support individualized goals, ensur...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing Physical Therapy services to children, conducting evaluations, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and educators to support each child's unique...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing children's lives through tailored Physical Therapy services in a school setting. Collaborate with families and educators to support each child's unique goals...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Transform lives by delivering essential Physical Therapy services to children in a school setting. Collaborate with families and educators to track progress and support individualized goals, ensuring...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Help us deliver impactful Physical Therapy services to children, ensuring their progress through evaluations, collaboration with families, and adherence to IEP mandates in a supportive school environm...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by managing the lifecycle of vendor agreements and contracts. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and streamline workflows, safeguarding business interests while mi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.