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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$83K - $101K *

Transform the future of student transportation by leading a comprehensive school bus driver training and safety program. Oversee training, evaluate performance, and ensure compliance with regulations...

6 days ago

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

$83K - $101K *

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive school bus driver training program, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and high performance standards while supervising and evaluating tr...

6 days ago

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

$70K - $89K *

Elevate customer service excellence by leading a dynamic service team, ensuring efficient product delivery and maintaining strong client relationships while driving sales growth and team development i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $89K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service while supervising a dynamic service team. Drive efficiency and maintain strong customer relationships in a middle-management rol...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K *

Drive exceptional service by leading and developing a customer-focused team. Oversee route operations, enhance customer relations, and ensure service quality while providing hands-on support and train...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional customer service by supervising our service team. Drive operational efficiency, maintain client relationships, and enhance sales while ensuring compliance and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$74K - $95K *

Drive exceptional service by leading a dynamic team, building customer relationships, and ensuring top quality product delivery while enhancing internal sales and operational efficiency. Provide mento...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $89K *

Transform customer service excellence by leading a dedicated team, ensuring efficient product delivery, and fostering strong client relationships while driving sales and compliance in a dynamic enviro...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$74K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service while supervising our service team. Shape the efficiency of operations by overseeing route management, staff training, and custo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K *

Champion exceptional service by leading a dynamic team, ensuring top-notch customer satisfaction and efficient operations. Drive performance through training, relationship management, and strategic ov...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K *

Lead a dynamic service team to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and foster relationships while managing training and development for optimal perfor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$74K - $95K *

Shape the customer experience by leading a service team to achieve operational excellence. Drive sales, maintain routes, and deliver quality service while fostering strong customer relationships in a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $250K *

Transform educational experiences by leading innovative technology initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic partnerships and digital products that enhance PragerU's ed...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing educational quality and student success as you oversee faculty and curriculum, ensuring program excellence and compliance while fostering a collaborative learning environm...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $450K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI evaluation systems, ensuring reliable model performance through robust data pipelines and evaluation frameworks. Collaborate closely with researchers to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $139K *

Take ownership of client fitness journeys by providing personalized training, managing schedules, and marketing programs. Collaborate with team members for professional growth in a supportive and ener...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$112K - $177K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic project delivery team, leading expediting efforts for timely material and equipment delivery across international projects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Champion financial excellence by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and preparing for a future CFO role. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive succes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering impactful training programs that enhance sales capabilities and product knowledge, driving commercial success in a dynamic life sciences environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $122K *

Empower your career by leading multiple restaurant locations, fostering strong partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence. Join a dynamic team dedicated to cultivating a better world while driv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $108K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of design-build education. Lead and instruct students in a hands-on program that integrates architectural design with full-scale construction, fostering experient...

1 week ago

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

$300K - $400K *

Accelerate progress at a growing engineering organization by leading operations, shaping processes, and driving team performance. Collaborate with the CTO to set priorities and build a high-performing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K *

Unlock potential by leading clients in achieving their fitness goals through personalized training programs, innovative fitness assessments, and exceptional service while managing a proactive client b...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Transform onboarding processes by leading implementation delivery, designing pricing models, and integrating teams. Own the commercial aspects while ensuring quality and efficiency in customer transit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.