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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$100K - $120K *

Manage market operations by overseeing the investment lifecycle, ensuring quality and profitability. Engage in hands-on assessments, drive performance, and lead teams to maximize asset yield while mai...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Innovate immersive AR and VR experiences by leveraging Unreal Engine expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge graphics solutions for live and pre-recorded broadcasts...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $196K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital engineering for defense systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop automated workflows and data pipelines, ensuring seamless integra...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in advancing research computing services, managing a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure, foster innovation, and ensure responsive support for the university's research community in...

Yesterday

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

$117K - $143K *

Empower small businesses by developing AI solutions that streamline workflows. Collaborate closely with customers to identify challenges and create impactful software that enhances efficiency and driv...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $97K *

Elevate student safety and driver success by overseeing compliance, coaching, and incident response. Engage directly in the field to ensure operational efficiency and foster a culture of safety and re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$76K - $84K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing community engagement programs, fostering partnerships, and managing student initiatives to enhance civic involvement and academic success within diverse...

2 weeks ago

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

$57K - $114K *

Unlock your potential as an Occupational Therapist, providing in-home therapy to children with diverse needs. Collaborate with families and care teams to foster independence and growth while enjoying...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance clinical excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team, optimizing operations, and enhancing patient outcomes in a dynamic therapy clinic. Drive innovation and foster a culture of growth whil...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team as a Clinic Director, driving clinical excellence and operational success while enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a culture of growth in a collaborative environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in supervising production teams, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of compliance and efficiency in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing production efficiency while leading and developing a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. Drive safety, quality, and productivity to ensure operational su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K *

Transform production operations by leading, mentoring, and optimizing team performance while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Drive results through effective manag...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K *

Develop and manage a comprehensive training program for Technicians, focusing on onboarding and continuous skill enhancement. Collaborate with management to ensure effective training delivery and moni...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $133K *

Empower student success by leading initiatives that enhance academic and social growth. Collaborate with staff and families to implement effective support systems, ensuring a positive school climate a...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Inspire operational excellence and team performance while driving revenue growth. Lead a diverse team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and uphold safety standards, ensuring the facility ope...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$136K - $196K *

Lead the charge in shaping global policies that ensure user safety and trust across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle abuse and fraud, employing innovative strategies to mai...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive product strategy and vision for finance functions, optimizing Record to Report and FP&A processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial systems and ensure comp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative solutions by collaborating with customers to transform complex pricing challenges into effective features, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement in a dynamic envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping learning experiences through innovative instructional design. Collaborate across functions to develop engaging content and drive the effective use of our AI platform, enhanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with enterprise accounts, driving technical implementations while fostering relationships. Own customer success from onboarding through growth opportunities, requiring deep product knowledge an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to enhance solutions, analyze data, and align business strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize development and ensure success...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $177K *

Transform the future of academic innovation by leading program development, fostering collaboration, and integrating emerging trends in education. Drive impactful initiatives that enhance teaching and...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic financial management team, shaping resource strategies, and ensuring compliance with defense regulations to support critical Space Force missions and operati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.