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.
$82K - $107K *
Inspire workforce growth by delivering engaging learning programs and facilitating training sessions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance employee development and ensure effective learning experi...
1 week ago
$82K - $107K *
Drive impactful learning initiatives by facilitating engaging training programs that enhance workforce capabilities and foster employee growth across diverse roles and functions...
1 week ago
MIA - Air Traffic Control Instructor-II
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering top-notch air traffic control training, mentoring students, and enhancing curriculum design. Leverage your expertise to ensure safety and professionalism in...
2 weeks ago
$76K - $99K *
Champion teaching excellence by coordinating academic initiatives, supporting faculty, and enhancing learning processes. Drive compliance and quality assurance while fostering collaboration across div...
1 week ago
$80K - $100K *
Transform your passion for fitness into a rewarding career by empowering clients through personalized training programs. Collaborate with dedicated managers to enhance your skills and maximize your ea...
3 weeks ago
Instructor, Clinical Fellow, Department of Family Medicine, Oncology Primary Care and Survivorship
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic fellowship program focused on cancer survivorship, providing primary care and enhancing clinical skills. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and engage in research to improve patie...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the development of a vibrant school community while balancing teaching responsibilities. Drive educational excellence and foster a supportive environment for students and staff alike...
1 week ago
$90K - $135K *
Join a dynamic creative team as a Senior Motion Designer, leveraging your graphic design expertise to elevate digital and brand campaigns. Deliver standout animations and manage the full production pi...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $100K *
Help us redefine fitness by empowering clients as a Personal Trainer. Collaborate with management to enhance programming, education, and business strategies for career growth in a vibrant and supporti...
1 month ago
$120K - $130K *
Transform your career by designing and delivering complex full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering quality and lead technical initiative...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert analysis and operational insight in military air operations. Leverage your extensive experience as a fighter Pilot or Combat Systems Officer to support...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in providing expert analysis and operational insight as a Senior Military Analyst. Utilize extensive military experience to support mission planning, execution, and assessment in air o...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, STEM Summer and Auxiliary Programs
$80K - $95K *
Elevate educational experiences by leading summer and auxiliary programs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop curricula, manage operations, and nurture talent, ensuring excellence in program de...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Develop and nurture partnerships with school districts to drive product adoption, enhance customer success, and ensure long-term retention through strategic implementation and proactive engagement...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the development and execution of comprehensive training programs for law enforcement personnel, ensuring high standards and effective education for new cadets and seasoned officers in complex...
4 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to shaping the future of law enforcement training. Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs for new cadets and field officers, ensurin...
4 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Create and execute a comprehensive training strategy to develop a skilled, safety-focused workforce for global data center operations, ensuring operational excellence and compliance through innovative...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $127K *
Empower a high-performing team in Customer Success to drive adoption, loyalty, and retention in the Higher Education sector. Lead initiatives that foster customer advocacy and collaboration, ensuring...
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$90K - $127K *
Transform customer success by leading a high-performing team in educational technology. Drive adoption, loyalty, and retention while fostering executive relationships and a culture of empathy and cont...
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$100K - $115K *
Shape the future of military training by delivering expert instruction in space operations and control systems. Enhance the readiness of Soldiers and civilians through curriculum development and speci...
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Maintenance Training Instructor, Senior (NJUS)
$80K - $95K *
Transform employee proficiency through innovative training solutions, delivering engaging technical instruction and assessments. Collaborate with operational leaders to develop curricula that enhance...
2 days ago
Therapeutic High School Teacher - Individualized, 1:1 Instruction
$63K - $123K *
Lead the charge in delivering tailored educational experiences for high school students with disabilities, focusing on therapeutic support and community engagement to foster academic and personal grow...
6 days ago
Training Ops Specialist, Global Delivery
$68K - $119K *
Optimize training operations across AMER by managing logistics, resources, and stakeholder collaboration. Ensure seamless delivery of virtual and in-person training while enhancing workflows and maint...
1 week ago
Pediatrics - Critical Care (Instructor)
$160K - $200K *
Transform pediatric critical care by joining our dynamic team as an instructor. Engage in hands-on patient care across multiple ICUs while collaborating with experienced physicians and contributing to...
2 days ago
Faculty, Communication Studies
$71K - $96K *
Transform your career by teaching Communication Studies in diverse modalities, fostering student success, and engaging in departmental governance. Join a dynamic team committed to innovative education...
2 weeks 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.