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.
$125K - $150K *
Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...
2 weeks ago
Central Engineering Team Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving innovation and product development while ensuring quality and efficiency in facility design and technical support for sales initiatives...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Join a team of expert engineers to innovate a Kubernetes resource management platform, enhancing DevOps productivity and addressing complex engineering problems in a dynamic environment...
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Regional Director, Advanced Transportation, BACCC
$108K - $152K *
Advance collaborative workforce development initiatives across Bay Area colleges, engaging stakeholders to align goals, analyze labor market data, and implement strategies that enhance student outcome...
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$90K - $110K *
Engage with clients, driving success in digital campaign execution. Become an expert in programmatic advertising processes, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and collabor...
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$162K - $290K *
Contribute to building cutting-edge software systems that harness AI to solve real-world operational challenges. Drive technical strategy, collaborate across teams, and develop full-stack solutions in...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Principal Technical Program Manager
$195K - $307K *
Take ownership of critical technical programs, transforming strategic business objectives into actionable systems solutions while leading cross-functional teams to optimize and enhance platform perfor...
4 weeks ago
Director of Product Management, Applications
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and execution for a key applications portfolio, driving innovation and growth through AI integration while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic hea...
6 days ago
Senior Staff Engineer, Design Systems
$135K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and implement a next-gen Design System, ensuring consistent, accessible experiences across products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical alignme...
2 days ago
Director, Business Development
$110K - $130K *
Drive growth by shaping strategic partnerships and optimizing processes in a dynamic business development role. Collaborate with teams to enhance e-commerce performance, create lead generation strateg...
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$120K - $150K *
Lead the Remote Sensing Department, delivering strategic and operational excellence by managing resources, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in collaboration with various techni...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Transform the remote sensing landscape by leading operations, overseeing projects, and driving innovation. Shape staff development and ensure high-quality deliverables through strategic resource manag...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that leads the Remote Sensing Department, driving operations, technology, and quality systems to deliver innovative geospatial projects while mentoring a diverse team and ensuring successf...
4 weeks ago
$175K - $200K *
Deliver strategic leadership in remote sensing operations, ensuring optimal project delivery and resource management while overseeing a multidisciplinary team to enhance operational performance and te...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Technical Writer, crafting vital documentation for military avionics and aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and clarity t...
3 weeks ago
Global Product Marketing Manager - Video
$110K - $120K *
Help us drive innovation in video security by leading product marketing for our Silent Sentinel camera, focusing on federal and defense sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compel...
2 weeks ago
Senior Consultant (Life Sciences)
$155K - $171K *
Lead transformative consulting projects by conducting in-depth research and presenting strategic recommendations. Collaborate with clients and junior team members to drive high-quality deliverables an...
4 weeks ago
$101K - $151K *
Transform customer experiences by designing motion-forward visuals that enhance storytelling and accessibility across digital platforms, ensuring cohesive and engaging interactions throughout the prod...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead a dynamic team of software engineers to enhance data import systems, ensuring efficient document processing and integration. Drive technical direction, improve engineering practices, and foster a...
3 weeks ago
VP, K-12 Content Solutions (US, Remote)
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in shaping K-12 content solutions, driving innovation and growth through strategic partnerships, curriculum design, and executive engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-q...
2 weeks ago
Principal Experience Architect
$181K - $204K *
Design innovative user experiences across diverse platforms, ensuring impactful interactions that connect educators, students, and admins through a cohesive product ecosystem while maintaining strateg...
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$126K - $176K *
Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and drive strategic improvements while e...
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$125K - $175K *
Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $175K *
Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...
2 weeks ago
Head, Investment Practice & Professional Standards
$175K - $280K *
Drive our investment practice and standards forward by leading the evolution of professional guidelines and engagement strategies, ensuring relevance amidst changing market conditions. Collaborate wit...
1 month 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.