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.
Mission Director - Navy, Mission Systems
$145K - $185K *
Champion the future of defense solutions by driving new business, building relationships, and leading contract execution. Own a diverse portfolio while adapting to evolving challenges and ensuring cus...
2 weeks ago
Director, Exceptional Student Education
$94K - $118K *
Unlock the potential of exceptional education by leading ESE services across charter schools. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance support for students with disabilities and gifted learners, ensur...
Yesterday
Project Manager - Institutional
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex healthcare construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care while managi...
Yesterday
Systems Engineer/Training Developer Sr - Level 3
$85K - $158K *
Create and implement innovative training courses for Ground Control Systems, integrating multimedia applications and instructional design methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness and support...
2 days ago
$105K - $161K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead operations at a Sexual and Reproductive Health Center. Oversee daily functions, manage personnel, and ensure compliance while driving service delivery objectives in a s...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff throughout the project lifecycle...
Yesterday
Personal Trainer, East 54th Street
$100K *
Launch your fitness career by developing individualized training programs, managing client relationships, and driving business growth. Leverage coaching, marketing skills, and continuing education to...
1 month ago
$116K - $178K *
Manage clinic operations and staff functions, ensuring quality patient care and satisfaction. Oversee business functions, coordinate activities, and meet performance measures to drive success in a dyn...
2 weeks ago
$116K - $178K *
Optimize clinic operations by managing staff, enhancing patient satisfaction, and ensuring quality medical services. Collaborate with healthcare teams to meet performance metrics and drive business su...
2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer, Data
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to transform fragmented manufacturing data into reliable, production-grade solutions. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain data...
4 weeks ago
Director, Systems Support and Training
$191K - $253K *
Transform production processes by leading a high-performing team, driving system adoption, and fostering innovation. Oversee operational execution and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficie...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform the data center network architecture by designing and building a scalable, high-performance network for a heterogeneous inference fleet, ensuring seamless connectivity and security across mu...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in designing and building a scalable data center network for a cutting-edge inference fleet, ensuring high-performance connectivity and security across diverse systems while automating...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform the data center network architecture by designing and building scalable, high-performance systems for a heterogeneous inference fleet. Lead site deployments and ensure robust connectivity an...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate customer satisfaction by providing technical support and engineering solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement and ensure safe, efficient operations while address...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $112K *
Oversee the operations of a pediatric nursing unit, ensuring high-quality care, effective staffing, and compliance with standards while fostering a supportive environment for staff and families...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to shaping a people-first culture. You'll lead HR strategy, manage compliance, and enhance employee engagement in a fast-growing environment, ensuring our workforce thrive...
3 weeks ago
TAF Intermediate Military Analyst JPMRC
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by providing expert tactical analysis and support for Army Warfighting Functions, enhancing JPMRC exercise planning, execution, and mentoring of rotational units to ensure operational...
3 weeks ago
$49K - $290K *
Drive program success by overseeing operations, managing resources, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic 24x7 environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance and deliver results whil...
3 weeks ago
$49K - $290K *
Shape the future of program management by overseeing a critical 24x7 operational environment. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring effective resource allocation, compliance, and performance while driving p...
3 weeks ago
Video and Multimedia Production Sr. Specialist
$90K - $115K *
Lead the charge in transforming complex ideas into compelling visual stories. Collaborate across teams to produce high-quality video, photography, and audio content that resonates with diverse audienc...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Transform customer revenue with your engineering expertise. Collaborate with leadership to build AI-driven agents, integrate systems, and deliver impactful solutions that enhance business outcomes and...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Analytics Engineering
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of analytics engineering by leading teams to transform data into trusted, reusable analytical products. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure scalable, cloud-ready solu...
1 week ago
Technical and Safety Trainer-Elec Prod
$78K - $93K *
Champion safety and training excellence by designing and implementing programs for electric production employees, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering a culture of safety and continuous im...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing field operations, managing a diverse team, and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering ex...
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.