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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$72K - $93K *

Lead the charge in shaping fitness excellence by mentoring trainers, driving client results, and enhancing community engagement. Your leadership will inspire and motivate as you elevate the personal t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$77K - $87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and maintaining custom web applications and data integration solutions, ensuring scalability and performance while collaborating with stakeholders to meet ope...

2 weeks ago

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

$73K - $95K *

Join our team to create impactful pharmaceutical marketing copy. Leverage your expertise in copywriting to develop compliant content across various channels while collaborating with creative teams and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$56K - $144K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering student growth through innovative teaching methods and collaboration. Shape young minds in a supportive environment while implementing engaging instructional...

6 days ago

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

$81K - $89K *

Lead the charge in fostering an engaging learning environment while collaborating with colleagues to meet the diverse needs of students, utilizing proven curricula and data-driven strategies to enhanc...

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

$80K - $115K *

Transform the future of unmanned aircraft systems by overseeing maintenance, inspections, and support operations. Engage in hands-on tasks while ensuring mission readiness and safety during flight tes...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $231K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with customers to deploy AI-driven solutions that transform enterprise finance. Engage in pre-sale and post-sale activities, ensuring technical success and measurable...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $110K *

Shape community engagement by overseeing recreation programs and services, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives, enhancing program quality, and managing staff to foster a vibrant recreational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of water management by leading projects and driving growth in our water and wastewater practice. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure contracts, mentor staff, and ensure...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovation and quality in technical product design, ensuring timely execution of requests while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing operations and drive excelle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance staff education and patient care through innovative training programs. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and foster professional growth, while embodyin...

1 week ago

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

$74K - $86K *

Unlock potential by providing inclusive education and support for diverse learners. Collaborate with families and educators to implement IEPs, manage caseloads, and foster positive behavior, ensuring...

6 days ago

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

$74K - $86K *

Join us to empower students with disabilities through inclusive education. Collaborate with families and educators to provide tailored support, manage IEPs, and foster positive behavior, ensuring ever...

6 days ago

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

$82K - $85K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of interdisciplinary education by teaching and advising students in global project work. Engage in experiential learning, foster collaboration, and prepare studen...

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in commercial management, ensuring compliance and effective contract administration across multiple projects while collaborating with diverse teams to drive success and mitigate risks...

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

$150K - $250K *

Shape the future of AI integration by owning core systems and driving engineering excellence. Collaborate with founders to establish foundational platforms and enhance production quality as the produc...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$78K - $100K *

Join our team to inspire and empower clients through personalized fitness programs. You'll develop exceptional relationships while excelling in business management and continuous professional growth—a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as a Product Leader driving innovation in Cloud and Training solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize product life cycles, engage customers, and deliver exceptional value...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing distance education through innovative instructional design. Collaborate with faculty to create engaging, accessible learning experiences that leverage technol...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of educational design by ensuring quality and compliance across projects, from concept to construction. Collaborate with stakeholders to innovate solutions that enhance learning envir...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform event experiences by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful programs. Oversee project execution, manage budgets, and foster client relationships while mentoring a high-performin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development and execution of comprehensive training strategies to enhance workforce capabilities, ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $135K *

Transform the learning landscape by optimizing LMS operations and providing technical support. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance learning technology, ensuring a seamless experience for employee...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $150K *

Champion strategic marketing campaigns to acquire and retain clients, leveraging digital and traditional methods. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize client journeys and drive measu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $150K *

Elevate client engagement by executing strategic marketing campaigns that drive acquisition and retention. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize client journeys and deliver measurable...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.