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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$80K - $95K *

Accelerate development of instructional design for COMSEC training, collaborating with stakeholders to create effective curricula for military personnel. Ensure compliance with regulations while enhan...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team as an instructor, leading engaging fitness classes that blend spin, strength, and yoga. Inspire members through effective workouts while fostering a supportive community and promot...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$62K - $156K *

Transform the fitness experience by leading engaging HIIT, Yoga, and Pilates classes. Collaborate with clients to enhance their wellness journey while building attendance and fostering a supportive co...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$61K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver advanced training on CensiTrac software, enhancing customer engagement and success. Utilize your expertise in sterile processing to provide solutions and support, ensuri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Develop instructional solutions that elevate training systems for military contracts. Collaborate with teams to analyze needs, design courseware, and ensure compliance with Navy standards while levera...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by delivering impactful training programs that enhance product adoption and utilization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging educational content and ensure effe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Elevate product adoption by delivering engaging training sessions and developing tailored educational content for customers and partners, ensuring effective utilization of software features to meet bu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $140K *

Tackle the design and delivery of advanced cyber training, enhancing mission operations in the defense sector. Collaborate with experts to create engaging materials and conduct hands-on courses, ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of military training by leading staff exercises, mentoring personnel, and integrating mission command systems. Drive strategic training initiatives and ensure compliance with military...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $156K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role training dealership technicians in advanced automotive diagnostics and repair techniques, while maintaining a collaborative training environment and enhancing ins...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop engaging learning programs that enhance workforce skills. Leverage your expertise in instructional design and technology to create scalable training solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Lead the future of instructor support by overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with Army standards, and coordinating training delivery for the 14G program while fostering a high-performing...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the 14G instructor program, ensuring compliance with Army standards while coordinating operations and supervising instructors to deliver high-quality training and support...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in the 14G instructor program, ensuring compliance with Army standards while coordinating operations and supporting quality assurance efforts for effectiv...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee daily operations and instructor support for the 14G training program, ensuring compliance with Army standards and facilitating effective training delivery...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $128K *

Transform lives through Pilates by creating customized training programs, ensuring member satisfaction, and developing professional skills. Collaborate with management to foster client engagement and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative instructional content for federal training programs. Leverage your expertise in instructional design to enhance learning experiences and support st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering customers through effective technology training. You'll design and deliver engaging programs, ensuring users confidently adopt TOMRA Food solutions while fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $108K *

Engage with customers and teams to design and deliver impactful training programs, enhancing technology adoption and user confidence. Collaborate closely to address learning needs and foster long-term...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Shape the future of technical training by designing impactful learning experiences that empower engineers. Collaborate with experts to enhance skills and drive organizational growth through innovative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Empower engineers by designing and delivering impactful technical training programs that enhance skills and foster growth, ensuring alignment with evolving product needs and organizational goals...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering impactful technical training that empowers engineers. Collaborate with diverse teams to create engaging learning experiences that drive real-world capab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Elevate technical training by designing and delivering impactful learning experiences that empower engineers. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure training aligns with evolving product needs and en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Develop and deliver engaging technical training programs that empower engineers, ensuring they excel in their roles. Collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful learning experiences that adapt t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver impactful technical training that empowers engineers. Shape learning experiences that enhance skills and drive organizational success through innovative train...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.