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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$112K - $132K *

Shape the future of rail training by leading the development and delivery of essential training programs for non-operating rail employees, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing operationa...

Cochrane, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $132K *

Lead the development and delivery of regulatory training programs for non-operating rail employees, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while managing training records and schedules across...

Englehart, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $132K *

Develop and optimize training programs for non-operating rail employees, ensuring compliance with regulations. Lead a team of trainers, manage training records, and enhance safety practices through in...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $128K *

Empower talent development through innovative training programs. Lead needs assessments, design engaging curricula, and evaluate learning effectiveness for employees. Collaborate with leaders to align...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Create innovative systems for the go-to-market team, enhancing revenue through production code. Collaborate closely with leadership, leveraging engineering skills to solve complex revenue challenges a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $122K *

Lead the charge in managing daily operations of public media, overseeing broadcast, production, and digital activities. Collaborate with teams to implement operational plans, ensuring compliance with...

5 days ago

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

$55K - $106K *

Empower diverse learners by providing tailored support and interventions. Collaborate with educators to develop and monitor IEPs, ensuring compliance and fostering student growth in a dynamic educatio...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer success by bridging legacy systems with innovative solutions, ensuring seamless integrations and exceptional value through hands-on support and collaboration with cross-functional tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping the future of radiography education. Oversee clinical education, manage site relationships, and ensure student success while fostering a collaborative learning...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate brand presence and drive lead generation as a hands-on Marketing Manager. Own the marketing function, executing strategies across digital, events, and content to engage affluent clients and su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing dynamic operational drills and exercises, ensuring readiness and interoperability of security teams. Manage all phases of exercise delivery while coordinati...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing and building resilient data pipelines that bridge legacy systems with modern cloud platforms, driving advanced analytics and AI initiatives in a dynamic, multi-cloud e...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $118K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in law enforcement, overseeing patrol operations, investigations, and staff management. Engage in community safety initiatives while ensuring compliance with de...

1 week ago

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

$71K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering critical thinking and student success through innovative Philosophy courses. Engage with a diverse student body and contribute to a vibrant academic community...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower nursing students by coordinating clinical sites, fostering collaboration, and ensuring hands-on skill development. Lead efforts to match educational needs with clinical environments, enhancing...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Develop and optimize departmental operations, fostering collaboration and innovation in electronic music and sound design. Lead faculty and student engagement while managing curriculum and resources t...

Today

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

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading the GTM strategy for USMC, driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address nationa...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Elevate human resources leadership by developing strategies that align with institutional goals, fostering a culture of inclusion and accountability, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies whi...

2 weeks ago

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

$176K - $332K *

Innovate with us to lead applied innovation for a global identity and mobility platform, enhancing mission-critical operations across diverse environments through emerging technologies and practical s...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of financial operations by leading end-to-end accounting, compliance, and HR processes. Drive accuracy, enforce standards, and build scalable structures in a dynamic, multi-unit envir...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $175K *

Help us lead and enhance federal proposal development, managing complex bids while modernizing our proposal infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to create compelling submissions that drive growth an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Transform product operations by connecting multi-year strategy with execution, governance, and performance. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance accountability, decision-making, and measurable outco...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$78K - $92K *

Unlock a rewarding experience by managing employee benefits operations, ensuring compliance, and providing exceptional support to staff. Collaborate with teams and vendors to enhance the total rewards...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform your skills as you lead critical development efforts from planning to delivery, collaborating with a national team of experts to create high-quality software solutions that meet project goal...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K *

Help us redefine fitness by empowering clients through personalized training, business management, and professional development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing performance and creating exc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.