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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workforce development by leading and supporting Craft Trainers. Drive training quality and effectiveness across projects while ensuring alignment with field n...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing workforce development by managing a team of Craft Trainers, ensuring effective training delivery, and aligning field needs with strategic training initiatives to drive per...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join our dynamic Engineering team to build and enhance core product features. Collaborate across the stack, leveraging AI tools to deliver high-quality software solutions from concept to deployment, w...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $192K *

Inspire growth by developing and delivering technical training for rental power solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance dealer capabilities and ensure readiness for new product introductions, dri...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $192K *

Elevate technical training across a global dealer network, enhancing rental power capabilities. Collaborate with teams to design impactful programs, ensuring dealer readiness and supporting product gr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading technical training initiatives for a global dealer network, enhancing capabilities in rental power solutions. Collaborate with teams to drive product knowledge and support...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $192K *

Transform the future of rental power by leading technical training initiatives globally. Collaborate with teams to enhance dealer capabilities and drive growth through innovative training solutions an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing training programs for new data center operations. Oversee workforce readiness initiatives, ensuring teams are equipped for success through structured tra...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$84K *

Transform the educational landscape by providing specialized instruction and support to K-12 students with disabilities. Collaborate with families and staff to ensure academic success and personal gro...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate user experiences by leading UX design initiatives, ensuring coherent and accessible product interactions across diverse workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful design so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform the user experience landscape by leading UX design initiatives, ensuring coherent and accessible product interactions across diverse workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $112K *

Explore a rewarding role where you design personalized learning plans for students with diverse needs, collaborate with colleagues, and foster a supportive classroom environment to enhance student out...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality assurance by leading hands-on automation efforts and mentoring a skilled QA team. Drive test strategy across web, mobile, and backend systems while leveraging AI tools to enhance test...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $110K *

Take ownership of project execution from initiation to closure, ensuring financial success and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams, manage client expectations, control project scope, and communica...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $92K *

Elevate student success by providing tailored mathematics instruction for students with disabilities. Collaborate with educators and families to develop and implement effective IEPs, ensuring every le...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $120K *

Explore a pivotal role in leading complex analysis across systems, driving alignment among stakeholders, and enhancing technology solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate business needs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Champion the future of national security by designing and delivering innovative SI/ML education programs. Collaborate with experts to create impactful learning experiences that empower professionals i...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of national security training. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance training programs, and foster partnerships to ensure operational readiness and safety for the...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategic direction and innovation of national security training programs, ensuring operational readiness and excellence in safety and security training for the DOE and NNSA workforce while f...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by leading complex healthcare onboarding projects. Manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and customer satisfaction while navigating...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $132K *

Shape the future of semiconductor validation by leading multi-project engagements, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering strong client relationships while driving continuous improvement and risk ma...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $132K *

Innovate academic management at a dynamic school by overseeing course scheduling, student records, and advising programs. Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance student success and streamline d...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic classroom focused on literature, fostering critical thinking and student engagement. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and support diverse learners, prepar...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $115K *

Inspire and engage high school students through a dynamic English curriculum, fostering critical thinking and a love for literature while preparing them for college-level coursework and independent le...

2 weeks ago

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

$170K - $225K *

Join us to transform AI adoption by embedding with clients, operationalizing AI solutions, and deploying advanced systems that drive real business impact. Collaborate in dynamic teams to tackle comple...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.