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 *

Transform the future of EMS education by leading innovative programs, ensuring excellence in training, and fostering professional development for a diverse team of EMS providers across Maryland and Vi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $220K *

Join us to transform behavioral health care management by owning client relationships, translating needs into product direction, and collaborating with engineering to deliver impactful solutions. Be a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $113K *

Lead the clinical operations of a dynamic mental health program, ensuring high-quality service delivery, staff supervision, and compliance with standards. Foster community relationships and implement...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to design and deliver innovative technology learning solutions that enhance employee capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to create engaging experiences across various formats...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $85K *

Elevate your career by driving corporate training initiatives that align with business strategies. Lead impactful training events, collaborate with vendors, and develop custom programs to enhance orga...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $105K *

Champion innovative social media strategies, oversee campaign execution, and manage junior team members to drive impactful results. Collaborate across teams to integrate insights and optimize performa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$117K - $152K *

Shape the future of learning in a dynamic distribution network by leading training initiatives that enhance operational excellence and associate growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to design impac...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$117K - $152K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of learning and development across a nationwide distribution network. Lead strategic training initiatives that enhance operational excellence and foster associate...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$117K - $152K *

Unlock the potential of a nationwide distribution network by leading innovative training initiatives that enhance operational excellence and foster leadership development, while collaborating with sen...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$117K - $152K *

Unlock your potential by leading training initiatives that enhance operational excellence and associate growth across a nationwide distribution network, collaborating with senior leaders to drive impa...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$105K - $115K *

Elevate the future of clinical training by guiding new RBTs through hands-on development, ensuring quality supervision and fostering collaboration with case supervisors while implementing evidence-bas...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage with key city accounts as a Forward Deployed Engineer to enhance agency operations. You'll configure our platform, develop custom integrations, and foster expansion, creating a playbook for str...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the client experience by building data platforms, AI apps, and workflows. Collaborate closely on real-world projects, making key decisions and enhancing your engineering skills in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $85K *

Oversee multiple early education facilities, ensuring compliance, staff management, and parental engagement while fostering a nurturing environment for children’s growth and development...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Shape the future of early childhood education by leading multiple locations, ensuring compliance, fostering staff development, and enhancing parental engagement in a dynamic environment focused on gro...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape solutions for major city agencies, driving strategic growth and enabling success through tailored technology integrations and fostering adoption across diverse stakeholder...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape financial strategy and operations by leading a dedicated team to enhance compliance, reporting, and risk management. Drive effective financial practices that support the institution’s mission an...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $220K *

Optimize our sales strategy by leading a dynamic team, closing enterprise deals, and shaping the future of our B2B sales approach. Collaborate with executives to drive growth and enhance customer rela...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$706K+ *

Lead the development and implementation of individualized education for Head Start children, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment while collaborating with families to enhance children's...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and oversee training strategies that align with business goals, ensuring effective employee performance while managing projects and collaborating with leadership and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $128K *

Empower student success by conducting assessments and developing tailored behavioral strategies. Collaborate with educators and families to implement effective interventions and train staff in behavio...

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

$94K - $125K *

Drive technician training excellence by creating a robust qualification system that enhances skills, improves readiness, and optimizes equipment uptime across semiconductor equipment manufacturing and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $112K *

Transform lives by providing essential orientation and mobility instruction to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, empowering their travel skills for independent living and employment oppo...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$72K - $115K *

Shape the future of bilingual education by inspiring high school students to master Spanish. Collaborate with teams to enhance cultural awareness and academic skills, preparing students for college-le...

3 weeks ago

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

$213K - $272K *

Transform the model lifecycle by standardizing tooling for ML deployment, serving, and monitoring. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence for...

2 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.