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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$210K - $256K *

Transform the landscape of data management by leading a multi-year program that integrates governance, risk, and stakeholder alignment across diverse workstreams in a regulated banking environment, en...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead physician coding integration initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance coding practices and drive revenue cycle...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Execute accurate coding practices to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain integrity and efficiency in revenue cy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$118K - $204K *

Empower innovation as you lead software architecture for a cloud-native connected vehicle platform, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for...

Wisconsin, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Lead transformative engineering projects, mentor high school students, and foster innovation in applied sciences. Collaborate with industry partners to enhance student research opportunities and devel...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$112K - $134K *

Support and enhance IT systems in a dynamic environment, providing top-tier assistance to executives and staff. Collaborate with a global team to maintain networks, troubleshoot issues, and ensure sea...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading the modernization of a legacy system. Drive architectural decisions, enhance engineering practices, and foster a culture of innovation while ensuring reliable delivery and c...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$70K - $120K *

Shape the future of our facility's marketing and public relations programs. Lead initiatives to enhance community engagement, maintain accurate information, and foster positive relationships with resi...

Nevada, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $115K *

Shape the future of Medium Voltage support by leading a dynamic team, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving operational efficiency across regions. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure top-t...

Cambridge, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $288K *

Lead the charge in embedding security into the software development lifecycle, scaling secure standards across engineering. Collaborate broadly within teams to promote a 'secure by default' culture wh...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $145K *

Strategize financial operations and enhance reporting accuracy while leading the finance team. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial sustainability and operational efficiency across bu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $145K *

Partner with us to elevate healthcare communications by crafting compelling copy for HCP campaigns. Lead creative initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure brand consistency acr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $390K *

Champion innovative game design across diverse genres, leading a talented team to ensure high-quality gameplay experiences. Drive vision from concept to execution, balancing strategic oversight with h...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $115K *

Take ownership of strategic account management to drive growth and enhance educational outcomes. Collaborate with key stakeholders, leverage data insights, and implement targeted strategies to maximiz...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$105K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead integrated media strategy and client relationships in programmatic advertising. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve strategic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$185K *

Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Engineer robust backend services and APIs for a cutting-edge wargaming platform, integrating AI and cloud technologies to support mission-critical simulations and decision-making processes for defense...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to design and deploy enterprise wireless networks across diverse sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while providing technical support and troubleshooting in...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving impactful sales in the K-12 education sector. Engage with district leaders, manage complex sales cycles, and foster partnerships to enhance outcomes for English learners wh...

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1 week ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Drive cross-functional execution to align teams and deliver impactful systems. Lead complex initiatives, manage dependencies, and enhance operational practices as the organization scales. Foster colla...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $190K *

Transform Salesforce applications by refactoring and implementing best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders, support data migration, and engage in Agile development to deliver high-quality solutio...

Mclean, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as a Mid-Level Salesforce Application Developer, where you'll enhance applications, implement best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions whil...

Mclean, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Champion efficient trading processes while managing SMA and UMA trades. Collaborate with clients and sponsors to execute model changes and ensure seamless trade operations. Leverage your analytical sk...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.