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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$93K - $166K *

Transform the executive hiring landscape by leading high-stakes searches for senior leadership roles. Collaborate with executives to define talent strategies, build diverse pipelines, and ensure a res...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion transformative IT projects by leading integrations during business separations, ensuring smooth transitions, and managing complex dependencies in fast-paced environments...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $112K *

Elevate your career as a Helicopter Pilot, providing critical medical air transport. Collaborate with medical teams, ensure aircraft readiness, and maintain safety standards while enjoying competitive...

Denton, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving growth across USAF and commercial markets, building relationships, capturing opportunities, and ensuring customer adoption of innovative maritime solutions while achieving s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $111K *

Elevate your career by providing critical analysis and programming support for application software, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated information network that meets diverse customer needs and e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$189K - $222K *

Champion client success by leading post-sale operations, ensuring seamless onboarding, delivery, and retention. Drive growth through strategic account management and operational excellence while foste...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion the strategy and roadmap for a key cloud platform area, collaborating with engineering to deliver scalable solutions that enhance developer experiences and aid AI agents' efficiency in divers...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower individuals by overseeing ABA treatment programs and providing clinical supervision. Collaborate with families and care teams to ensure quality care and effective treatment plans, while foster...

La Junta, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower the deployment of Siemens Teamcenter across complex PLM environments. In this hands-on role, you'll lead installation, configuration, and administration, ensuring reliable practices and troubl...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$127K - $203K *

Join the charge in shaping technical solutions by transforming stakeholder needs into actionable requirements, fostering collaboration within teams, and ensuring project success throughout the product...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $275K *

Join us to lead clinical operations for a multi-state virtual care team, ensuring high-quality, timely care. This role combines direct patient care, administrative leadership, and strategic oversight...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $196K *

Shape the future of lending as a Senior Software Engineer, leading frontend and full-stack projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance borrower experiences using React and TypeScript...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Optimize revenue operations by partnering with leadership to enhance GTM strategies, manage HubSpot systems, and drive data quality. Lead analytics and reporting while fostering cross-functional align...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $90K *

Lead data-driven insights to enhance business performance, collaborating across teams to support strategic initiatives. Utilize technical skills in SQL, Python, and data visualization to drive impactf...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $102K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of secure, scalable solutions in Microsoft 365 and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, identity security, and API integrations, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by providing expert guidance in Cerner analysis, design, and implementation. Collaborate with clients and teams to address project issues and ensure successful delivery while...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $170K *

Transform early-career recruiting by building relationships with universities, sourcing top talent, and enhancing campus strategies to attract exceptional candidates for technical roles...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $103K *

Develop and deliver impactful sales training programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance sales effectiveness and support product launches, ensuring ongoing development for both new...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Lead organizational capability by bridging strategy and execution across diverse hospitality operations. Drive scalable frameworks and change management to enhance performance and sustain innovation a...

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading federal proposal efforts from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant proposals for defense and civilian sectors...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive transformative Salesforce solutions in higher education as a trusted advisor. Lead architecture design, align technology with institutional goals, and ensure successful delivery of Education Clo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $135K *

Champion exceptional participant experiences by leading a dynamic team in equity compensation services. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and enhance service delivery while fostering te...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $241K *

Collaborate with strategic customers and distributors to enhance service delivery, streamline operations, and drive profitable growth through effective account management and relationship building acr...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead the evolution of our GTM Systems Architecture, enhancing Salesforce and its tech stack for AI-native workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a trusted data foundation and driv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$141K - $212K *

Drive growth by managing sales cycles for Ecommerce and DTC brands, leveraging premium video and CTV inventory. Build relationships, activate accounts, and translate market insights into strategies fo...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.