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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$100K - $120K *

Deliver comprehensive training and evaluation for MQ-4C Air Vehicle Pilots, enhancing operational readiness through effective instruction, curriculum development, and performance assessment in simulat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $97K *

Unlock potential by leading interdisciplinary educational programs that enhance student engagement in energy, environment, and sustainability. Collaborate with faculty and partners to create transform...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial integrity by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and driving strategic initiatives. Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and team performance to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing accounting operations, ensuring financial integrity, compliance with GAAP, and effective reporting. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee budgeting, and enhance organization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$83K - $133K *

Develop and deliver global technical training for service personnel, ensuring expertise in Critical Power systems. Elevate customer satisfaction through effective training and support, while collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing revenue strategies and enhancing sales performance. Collaborate with leadership to analyze data, implement AI tools, and drive measurable improvements in conve...

2 weeks ago

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

$145K *

Shape the future of end-user technology by leading a dynamic team to enhance support, streamline operations, and drive automation, ensuring a seamless experience for employees across a distributed net...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Empower early childhood educators to transform mathematics instruction through tailored coaching, hands-on professional development, and innovative teaching strategies that foster children's mathemati...

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

$90K - $110K *

Engage with educators to transform math instruction through tailored coaching, hands-on workshops, and impactful professional development, fostering a community of passionate math teachers while drivi...

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion transformative math education by coaching teachers, designing tailored professional development, and fostering a community of educators. Drive measurable impact in classrooms while traveling...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by transforming math education through personalized coaching, hands-on professional development, and community building. Drive measurable impact in classrooms while collaborating with...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform math education by coaching teachers, designing PD journeys, and fostering a community of educators. Drive impactful change in classrooms through hands-on support and innovative strategies, w...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Champion instructional excellence by partnering with educators to enhance teaching practices, drive student engagement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven coaching and...

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

$85K - $105K *

Advance instructional excellence by coaching teachers, enhancing curriculum implementation, and fostering data-driven practices to improve student outcomes and engagement across all content areas...

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

$120K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of complex software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical decisions and mentor engineers, ensuring scalable...

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead the development of visual design systems and brand growth strategies across wearables and immersive experiences, driving high-quality creative output while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative visual design systems for wearables and immersive experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to create high-quality, scalable creative solutions that uphold br...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Develop exceptional visual design systems and brand experiences for wearable tech and immersive environments, driving high-quality creative output across digital marketing channels...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us empower creative excellence by developing design guidelines and systems that enhance our visual branding across innovative digital platforms and immersive experiences, ensuring quality deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the delivery of complex executive education programs, leading a team to enhance learner experiences and operational excellence while managing stakeholder relationships and program health at...

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $145K *

Join the charge in delivering engaging athletic reformer classes that inspire fitness and core strength. Foster positive relationships with members while promoting a healthy lifestyle in a supportive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $145K *

Empower members through engaging athletic reformer classes that enhance fitness, core strength, and self-esteem. Foster a supportive environment while delivering high-quality instruction and building...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $140K *

Elevate patient care by providing therapeutic evaluations and treatments for psychological disorders, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, equitable health services in a...

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

$92K - $140K *

Unlock potential by providing integrated behavioral health care, conducting assessments, and supervising trainees in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Engage with diverse populations to e...

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

$72K - $99K *

Partner with us to shape the future of legal education through hands-on supervision and mentoring in a collaborative environment, addressing health-harming legal needs and supporting student growth wi...

4 weeks ago

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

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.