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.
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Drive impactful Occupational Therapy services for children, conducting assessments, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and educators to achieve individualized goals in a school setting...
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Instrumentation Product Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by optimizing product performance and driving growth in instrumentation solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance offerings and support strategic initiatives in the upstream...
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Senior Director, Marketing Operations
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in optimizing top-of-funnel marketing operations, driving measurable pipeline growth through strategic planning, data governance, and team leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional...
6 days ago
$120K - $140K *
Tackle complex challenges as a Staff Backend Engineer, designing scalable, secure distributed systems. Leverage your Python expertise to build cloud-native applications that enhance core services in a...
6 days ago
$120K - $170K *
Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading design, implementation, and optimization of systems. Drive automation, enhance security, and mentor junior staff while collaborating on strateg...
6 days ago
Manager - Cloud Foundation Services
$165K - $185K *
Transform the delivery of VMware Cloud Foundation services by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and driving strategic growth in enterprise cloud solutions. Collaborate with stake...
3 weeks ago
$113K - $140K *
Champion the reliability and performance of critical systems, driving architecture evolution and incident response. Collaborate with a skilled team across AWS and Azure, ensuring security and scalabil...
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Director, AP Chinese Language and Culture, Curriculum and Assessment
$96K - $135K *
Lead the charge in enhancing AP Chinese Language and Culture assessments, collaborating with educators and experts to develop innovative content and training. Drive strategic growth and ensure quality...
4 weeks ago
Director Software Engineering - Central Security
$180K - $220K *
Drive the development of innovative security systems using AI/ML, managing risk across identity and access management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security while maintaining ope...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Field Access Training
$154K - $242K *
Champion training strategies for Field Access Managers, enhancing capabilities and supporting critical brand launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective training solutions i...
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Manager, Client Contract Management Ops
$92K - $120K *
Lead a dynamic team of Client Contract Managers to optimize renewal strategies, drive retention, and enhance operational excellence through effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Ele...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead and mentor a global team overseeing clinical trial supply operations. Drive compliance and operational excellence across clinical logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials that...
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Group Director, Client Media Solutions
$175K - $200K *
Lead the charge in developing integrated media strategies and client partnerships across pharmaceutical and life sciences accounts, driving business growth and ensuring exceptional delivery and client...
1 week ago
Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - AI & Developer Platform
$115K - $185K *
Lead the charge in transforming developer workflows and API architecture for enterprise AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to eliminate friction and enhance the developer experience a...
1 week ago
Product Manager - Learning & Enablement
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in transforming enablement by designing world-class onboarding programs that enhance new hire productivity and knowledge, employing innovative, hands-on training methods and AI-driven...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Demand Generation Manager
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by owning the demand generation engine, driving campaigns, and leveraging AI to enhance productivity. Collaborate across teams to build effective strategies that convert leads and mea...
2 weeks ago
Senior Program Director, NewWorld Strategies
$145K - $175K *
Shape the future of business development by driving client engagement and project execution. Collaborate closely with leadership to source, pitch, and manage opportunities, ensuring seamless onboardin...
1 week ago
Senior Architect, Professional Services
$170K - $220K *
Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...
1 week ago
Director, Training & Development
$90K - $150K *
Join us in enhancing employee skills and knowledge through innovative training strategies. Lead a dedicated team to drive operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous learning that attrac...
2 days ago
$126K - $176K *
Contribute to project success by managing costs, overseeing bids, and fostering strong client relationships. Engage with diverse teams to ensure transparency and effective communication throughout the...
1 week ago
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Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and growth. Engage in cost management, support project success, and build lasting relationships while advancing your career in a v...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by driving product delivery excellence across teams. You'll ensure timely resolution of client requests and bugs, coordinating efforts between Product, Engineering, and Customer Ex...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...
1 week ago
Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs
$85K - $120K *
Lead the charge in regulatory affairs by providing strategic guidance, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across institutions. Drive initiatives from research to implementation while men...
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Drive field engineering excellence by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cutting-edge hardware systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance product design and ensure reliable operations in dyn...
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.