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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$140K - $190K *

Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead complex, multi-workstream technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering customer outcomes through strategic planning, execution, and governance. Drive program success by man...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $155K *

Drive impactful marketing initiatives by executing campaigns, managing operations, and collaborating with teams to enhance brand visibility and support sales growth. Leverage data insights to optimize...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client success in the home improvement sector. You'll manage a portfolio of clients, driving retention and growth while collaborating with a dynamic team to b...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$172K - $203K *

Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of global quoting processes by owning the end-to-end CPQ workflow. Drive innovation and efficiency through Salesforce integrations, leading implementation projects while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $137K *

Optimize project outcomes as you manage small to medium-sized initiatives. Collaborate across teams, navigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of quality solutions while enhancing communication and s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $162K *

Drive innovative strategies to enhance visibility across Generative Engine Optimization and AI search platforms, supporting higher education clients and professional education products through data-dr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$93K - $141K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing data systems that support federal law enforcement missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and deliver high-quality a...

Virginia, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Oversee the strategy and execution of trade shows and events, driving lead generation and brand awareness. Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to create impa...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of our billing systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive strategy, ensure accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer trust as we scale our usage...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive demand and pipeline growth for SaaS solutions in the laundry sector. Lead marketing campaigns, enhance customer experience, and optimize strategies to boost revenue and retention while collabora...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Reimagine tax management by joining a dynamic team focused on high-net-worth clients. Collaborate with financial advisors to deliver exceptional service, tackle complex tax issues, and thrive in a fas...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $116K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative ServiceNow solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance IT service management and optimize performance. Make a difference in a team-focused enviro...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $191K *

Lead operational health initiatives by optimizing processes and driving efficiency within Engineering, Product, and Design teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance productivity and implement dat...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $143K *

Drive operational excellence as a Program Manager, enhancing EPD processes and collaboration. Leverage data insights to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support cross-functional teams in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sales Representative, driving growth in the Bosch Mobility Aftermarket by building relationships with workshops, promoting products, and implementing training programs to enha...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by architecting scalable infrastructures, automating CI/CD processes, and enhancing operational excellence through collaboration and innovation...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $195K *

Transform the future of fitness by defining and leading the product vision for AI Agents. Collaborate across teams to innovate solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth in...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and scale Managed Payroll services, shaping operations and enhancing customer experience. Drive team development, streamline processes, and leverage technology to deliver e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $356K *

Join a dynamic team to foster partnerships with top research institutions, driving innovation and growth through strategic engagement and collaboration in scientific domains. Leverage your expertise t...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional projects that align stakeholders and transform business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution across Revenue...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, guiding sales teams with expert network security advice, conducting training sessions, and supporting customer needs while driving professional services...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $108K *

Transform payer billing implementations by managing complex projects, collaborating across teams, and driving process improvements. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to enhance operational effici...

South San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $170K *

Elevate brand visibility by leading innovative social strategies for major sports partnerships. Collaborate across teams to transform sponsorships into engaging, fan-centric content that resonates dur...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.