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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$104K - $145K *

Transform sales enablement by designing and scaling a competency-focused training program for customer-facing teams across multiple business units, enhancing skills and driving measurable results thro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $102K *

Elevate the standards of clinical education by leading administrative operations, managing accreditation processes, and developing innovative digital curriculum materials to enhance the Undergraduate...

London, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Inspire enterprise success by deploying and customizing cutting-edge workflow automation solutions. Act as the key liaison between clients and our product team, driving transformation through tailored...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower the future of applied anthropology by leading innovative research initiatives, bridging theory with practice, and engaging with diverse external partners to create impactful solutions in vario...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of applied anthropology by leading initiatives that bridge theory and practice, engage with diverse sectors, and train students for impactful roles in academia and beyond. Join us...

Today

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

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, managing client relationships, overseeing construction management efforts, and ensuring program success through strategic planning an...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming test preparation through innovative instruction and meaningful student support, leveraging extensive experience to enhance learning outcomes and contribute...

1 month ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance training programs, ensuring top-notch delivery and instructor performance. Drive innovation in course material and maintain high standards in aviation training...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance technical excellence by leading software solutions, establishing architecture standards, and mentoring teams to enhance ownership and problem-solving skills, ensuring scalable and maintainable...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Champion the advancement of collegiate aviation education by overseeing flight operations, ensuring FAA compliance, and enhancing instructional quality across the Academic Career Academy's flight prog...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing transformative learner experiences that enhance engagement and effectiveness across our platforms. Drive innovation while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamles...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge reinforcement learning infrastructure and model training. Collaborate with research teams to enhance multimodal agents, ensuring scalable evaluation and impr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join an innovative team to define product vision, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive software strategies that enhance user satisfaction and business success through Agile methodologies and conti...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance within the healthcare sector. Lead monthly reconciliations, audits, and budget development while coordinating year...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $105K *

Optimize educational and behavioral programming for students aged 6-21, overseeing a multidisciplinary team. Manage operations, staff training, and community outreach while ensuring compliance with re...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development of innovative sales training programs to enhance the skills and performance of Marketing, Business Development, and Sales teams, driving organizational growth and success acro...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI innovation, driving full-stack solutions and automation in financial processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex challenges into efficient...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead transformative AI initiatives by architecting full-stack solutions that automate financial processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful software, ensuring high-quality...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $109K *

Empower students by delivering tailored instruction in a supportive environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance educational outcomes for K-8 learners with unique needs, ensuring every ch...

2 weeks ago

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

$222K *

Empower communities by leading innovative public education and risk reduction initiatives. As a senior manager, you'll drive excellence in service delivery, foster inclusion, and collaborate with dive...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$61K - $105K *

Take ownership of training initiatives by designing and implementing effective learning programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee development and ensure alignment with business objectives...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $105K *

Unlock potential by delivering engaging training experiences that empower customers to master our solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance learning programs and drive customer suc...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering customers through engaging training programs. You'll lead the evolution of customer education, collaborating across functions to enhance product adoption and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $100K *

Develop and deliver role-based training for EHR applications, ensuring curriculum accuracy and effectiveness. Collaborate with teams to optimize training environments and support user engagement in he...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and enhance educator solutions by leading product management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and drive product development that aligns with str...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

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.