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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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
Secondary Teacher-7th/8th Grade
$85K - $87K *
Elevate student learning by leading innovative activities that inspire curiosity and self-reliance. Foster a safe, engaging environment while monitoring progress and promoting citizenship among studen...
2 weeks ago
Supervisor, Artist 3D Environment
$88K - $105K *
Drive the success of a 3D Environment production team by managing resources, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workflows and support empl...
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Regional Director of Training & Instructional Development
$75K - $90K *
Drive excellence in early childhood education by leading training and development initiatives across multiple schools. Foster a high-quality Montessori environment through coaching, onboarding, and en...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Instructional Designer, Learning Operations
$116K - $160K *
Drive impactful learning experiences by designing innovative training solutions that enhance agent performance and business outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to create engaging content that reso...
4 weeks ago
$148K - $173K *
Engage in transformative leadership by overseeing adult education programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering community relations. Drive curriculum development and operational excellence to enhance a...
2 weeks ago
$148K - $173K *
Innovate educational pathways by leading adult school programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering community engagement. Drive curriculum development and operational excellence to enhance adult learni...
3 weeks ago
Vice President of Programs & Training
$240K - $265K *
Champion innovative workforce development by leading AI-native training programs, driving strategic partnerships, and ensuring job readiness for underrepresented communities. Oversee a multidisciplina...
3 weeks ago
Information Operations Instructor - SME
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Information Operations training and development. Leverage your expertise to support air, space, and cyber domains, ensuring effective planning and execution o...
2 weeks ago
Regional Director, Forward Deployed Engineering
$160K - $200K *
Transform enterprise customer experiences by leading a Forward Deployed Engineering team. Drive technical engagements, manage relationships, and ensure delivery excellence while scaling operations and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Instructional Designer
$88K - $105K *
Develop and implement innovative technology training programs, leveraging advanced instructional design principles to enhance employee performance and technology adoption across the Sales Organization...
2 days ago
Senior Technical Instructional Designer
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by designing and enhancing technology training programs that empower the Sales Organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging learning experiences that drive...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in enhancing nursing education through innovative simulation experiences, ensuring quality outcomes and faculty support while fostering a collaborative learning environment for student...
6 days ago
$84K *
Unlock potential by delivering innovative MRI instruction through diverse methods, ensuring student success with hands-on learning and industry best practices while collaborating with healthcare partn...
1 month ago
Sr. Principal / Principal Maintenance Trainer
$85K - $128K *
Transform technical training by directing systems and conducting instruction for aircraft maintenance, ensuring customer needs are met and enhancing safety protocols. Collaborate with diverse teams to...
4 weeks ago
$97K - $143K *
Empower manufacturing excellence by enhancing training systems for hourly employees. Drive consistency and competency in training to boost product quality, safety, and productivity while collaborating...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate client onboarding by leading complex, multi-location deployments. Drive project success through effective stakeholder management, technical coordination, and operational excellence, ensuring t...
2 weeks ago
Personal Trainer, Newport Beach
$100K *
Lead the charge in crafting tailored fitness experiences while managing client relationships, executing assessments, and fostering growth in personal training. Enhance member engagement and contribute...
1 month ago
Special Education Teacher (Homebound)
$83K *
Join a team that's dedicated to empowering students with diverse needs. Collaborate to develop individualized education plans and provide specialized instruction, ensuring every student has the suppor...
4 weeks ago
Director (VI) of Training Source
$142K - $153K *
Oversee the development and implementation of quality educational programs for Workforce Development, ensuring collaboration with industry partners and effective student support to enhance program suc...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Redefine enablement strategies by building a high-performing team and systems for the revenue team. Drive product knowledge and sales excellence, ensuring readiness in a fast-paced, AI-driven environm...
1 month ago
$170K - $195K *
Champion innovative instructional leadership by overseeing diverse programs, managing resources, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance curriculum and support student success in a...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Drive project success by managing complex medical communications initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...
3 weeks ago
Pediatrics - Neurology NRI (Instructor)
$100K - $120K *
Transform the future of neurodevelopmental research by leading innovative genome editing projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop human disease models and advance translational a...
2 days ago
$74K - $108K *
Shape the future of community engagement by creating impactful marketing content, managing digital platforms, and producing multimedia for city initiatives. Collaborate with departments to enhance pub...
1 week ago
What does an instructor do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.