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 *

Engage with enterprise accounts, driving technical implementations while fostering relationships. Own customer success from onboarding through growth opportunities, requiring deep product knowledge an...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Champion financial excellence as a Controller, leading accounting operations and driving compliance. Collaborate with executive teams, managing audits, reporting, and enhancing operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform airport advertising environments by conducting site visits, developing signage concepts, and collaborating with design teams. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with creative design to en...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$306K - $490K *

Lead the charge in HubSpot's growth strategy, harnessing AI and emerging channels to drive demand and visibility. Engage deeply with cross-functional teams to transform insights into opportunities, fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at transforming unstructured plan catalogs into structured data. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytical capabilities and ensure precise delivery of actionable insights for a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of organizational learning by developing and delivering impactful training programs. This role ensures effective curriculum management, facilitates diverse training sessions, and main...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $325K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in healthcare by leading multi-year strategies, resolving complex technical challenges, and influencing executive decisions across the organization to ensur...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing and building resilient data pipelines that bridge legacy systems with modern cloud platforms, driving advanced analytics and AI initiatives in a dynamic, multi-cloud e...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading the GTM strategy for USMC, driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address nationa...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $118K *

Lead the charge in managing curriculum adoptions, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes in K-12 education. Elevate adoption processes and quality, supporting cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$131K - $219K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Networking Engineer, driving innovative network solutions and enhancements. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues and lead projects that support efficient da...

Waltham, MARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $165K *

Shape the future of billing and collections by driving product strategy and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable payment solutions that boost revenue...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions in software development, driving impactful changes across applications and frameworks. Lead initiatives to enhance functionality, ensure quality, and optimize performance in e-comme...

Indiana, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering engaging technical training experiences, empowering customers and partners with essential knowledge of IP network technologies. Adapt content and presentation styles to d...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Engage in comprehensive project management by overseeing MEP operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout the construction process. Drive effic...

Lexington, KYRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$142K - $170K *

Transform the organic social landscape through strategic execution, driving audience engagement and brand growth via compelling content on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, while collaborating cross-f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$80K - $133K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative full-stack solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to modernize applications on AWS using cutting-edge technologies, ensuring operational resilience and me...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $133K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, cloud-native applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise to modernize systems and deliver high-valu...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $138K *

Transform operational effectiveness by leading implementation initiatives across regions. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful activation, training, and adoption of non-medical changes, enhanci...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in scaling our TikTok Shop and Trybe Program, overseeing P&L, creator strategies, and LIVE commerce. Drive growth through strategic planning and community engagement, ensuring high-per...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data analysis in educational assessment. You'll troubleshoot and enhance psychometric programs, manage large datasets, and mentor colleagues while ensuring data integrity...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI solutions that transform complex learning workflows into impactful autonomous agents, collaborating closely with strategic clients to shape...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development of innovative AI solutions by collaborating with strategic clients to transform complex workflows into impactful autonomous agents, shaping the future of AI-driven learning and es...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by developing and executing strategic sales plans to enhance market share and foster executive relationships within key accounts in the Chemical, Food & Beverage, and Paper industries...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $118K *

Drive enterprise-level Active Directory and Windows Server administration, focusing on automation, lifecycle management, and security compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficien...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.