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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$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team delivering comprehensive technical training programs. Leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to guide instructional design and facilitate both internal and client traini...

Lake Mary, FLRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical education and workforce development. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and best pra...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Empower student success by leading educational initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment. Drive academic excellence and support staff development in a dynamic middle school setting, ensuri...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $115K *

Empower early childhood education centers by leading operations, enhancing enrollment, and cultivating talent across a multi-state territory. Join us to make impactful improvements in childcare while...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate laboratory operations by overseeing phlebotomy functions, ensuring quality control, and providing technical training. Collaborate with staff to maintain compliance and efficiency while managin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Lead the development and instruction of advanced training for Special Boat Team personnel, focusing on mission planning and combat systems integration. Collaborate on curriculum design and modernizati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive client success by delivering personalized fitness programs and assessments. Collaborate with management to enhance your training career while maximizing client engagement and satisfaction in a p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$115K - $145K *

Bring your expertise to support a neurodivergent child’s education and development. Design individualized curricula, foster emotional regulation, and collaborate with family and specialists in a nurtu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and oversight of crew training & compliance programs while ensuring regulatory adherence and effective learning environments. Enhance training initiatives and manage vendor relati...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $103K *

Inspire students to thrive by delivering tailored instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment. Collaborate with families and teams to ensure academic and social success for high school...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower global teams by designing and delivering impactful digital training programs, ensuring high-quality customer support through expert knowledge in network engineering and instructional design. D...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of digital education by leading impactful training initiatives for global commercial teams. Utilize your expertise in network engineering and instructional design to ensure consistent...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the development and execution of training programs that enhance employee skills and operational excellence. Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and continuous impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative training solutions and facilitating engaging learning experiences. Lead the development of complex training programs while collaborating with stake...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $126K *

Lead a dynamic aviation program, overseeing operations, compliance, and partnerships while mentoring faculty and students. Drive curriculum development and ensure program excellence in a fast-paced tr...

Today

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

$71K - $116K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping the future of education by implementing innovative curricula and fostering student success. Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive learning environmen...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic project delivery across multiple squads, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective communication among stakeholders. Utilize program management exp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Pioneer marine safety training and inspection programs, enhancing workforce proficiency and mitigating risks across the Great Lakes District. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful trainin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate training excellence by delivering impactful product education to commercial teams, enhancing their ability to effectively sell and support assigned portfolios through diverse training forma...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $99K *

Empower students with exceptional needs by implementing tailored IEPs, collaborating with educational teams, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Shape the future of special education thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative learning solutions that enhance Human Skills and leadership development. Collaborate with diverse teams to create engaging, accessible training experiences usin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $168K *

Unlock impactful patient education by leading support initiatives for those on Disease Modifying Therapies while maintaining compliance and exploring innovative partnership opportunities within a dyna...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Design impactful instructional materials and learning experiences to enhance postsecondary reform. Collaborate with leaders to translate research into actionable tools, ensuring high-quality curriculu...

6 days ago

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

$100K *

Empower clients through personalized fitness programs while managing your own training business. Collaborate with dedicated managers to enhance your skills and maximize earning potential in a supporti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $230K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative creative strategies for a diverse portfolio, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver compelling work in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment while fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.