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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$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by ensuring accurate medication management and compliance. Collaborate with healthcare professionals in a dynamic call center environment while leading team capabilities and uph...

Ohio, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by driving the development of innovative features and scalable technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our core platform, ensuring impactful solutions that t...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and execution of technical training programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise modernization and operational priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workforce profi...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

Lead and mentor a diverse team of backend engineers in EDR remediation, transforming insights into actionable product capabilities while managing scope and fostering collaboration across engineering t...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of K-12 literacy by leading a dynamic sales team, driving growth, and building lasting partnerships with educators. Leverage your expertise to develop strategies that enhance educatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$74K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at a federal agency by managing platform enablement and customer solutions. Lead training, technical support, and cross-team collaboration to enhance data analytics and AI capabili...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $97K *

Drive account growth and customer retention by managing relationships, identifying opportunities, and collaborating across teams to meet global IT needs. Leverage data insights to enhance client strat...

Concord, NHRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $197K *

Innovate as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and engineering execution for a global web platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experiences through advanced AI...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $155K *

Explore a dynamic role combining application engineering with hands-on field support. Collaborate with customers and teams to troubleshoot and optimize solutions, ensuring successful installations and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Lead strategic health plan implementations and optimize client solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage complex projects, and enhance operational workflows to ensure successful launches...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Transform search strategies by leading SEO initiatives that drive organic growth and enhance brand visibility across diverse channels and emerging platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure web applications. Leverage your full-stack development skills to build scalable solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, tackling complex challen...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining innovation in software engineering for critical facilities. You'll design and deliver cutting-edge applications and data solutions, driving projects from concept to deplo...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$192K - $336K *

Champion multiple Expert Service engagements, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery while driving effective decision-making and risk management. Lead and mentor teams, aligning project objectives...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving new client acquisition in healthcare technology. Manage the full sales lifecycle, build relationships, and leverage AI tools to exceed performance goals in a fast-paced, re...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $334K *

Drive your career by leading a global team in cybersecurity operations, shaping enterprise-wide strategies for detection and response, and ensuring rapid threat remediation while enhancing operational...

Hartford, CTRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $160K *

Champion profitable growth by managing E&S commercial property and casualty underwriting. Leverage strong technical skills and relationships to assess risks, deliver competitive quotes, and optimize p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality fueling systems projects. As a Site Manager, you'll oversee project execution, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards whil...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $120K *

Lead the strategic direction of paid media programs for enterprise clients, combining media strategy with hands-on SEM management. Build client playbooks, present data-driven insights, and guide teams...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $167K *

Join a team that's driving impactful earned media strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Lead media relations, secure placements, and maintain brand consistency while leveraging AI tools for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $230K *

Transform mission-critical applications by collaborating with AI engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Drive technical excellence and mentor peers while navigating dynamic feder...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $344K *

Lead a dynamic team in developing cutting-edge machine learning infrastructure, driving AI initiatives that impact millions. Foster collaboration and continuous improvement while mentoring talent in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive revenue growth by managing mid-market customer accounts, enhancing relationships, and identifying upsell opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success and max...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Drive product strategy and execution to create impactful AI-native solutions. Lead a multi-product portfolio, ensuring alignment with market needs and customer value while fostering collaboration acro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K *

Drive impactful solutions as a tech-savvy consultant, showcasing cloud-based fire and EMS software to public safety agencies. Collaborate with sales teams to tailor presentations, enhance customer eng...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.