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Instructor/Trainer

Instructor/Trainer Job Description

Candidates for an instructor/trainer position require a combination of in-depth subject-matter expertise and excellent communication and presentation skills. They must be able to explain difficult technical material clearly and patiently to students with varying levels of proficiency. Candidates should be outgoing and comfortable working with diverse groups of people while maintaining professionalism at all times. A bachelor’s degree in a related subject area may be preferred by some employers. Breadth of technical knowledge and at least one year of training experience also are required. Certification, such as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) designation, can also be useful.

Typical instructor/trainer duties:

Determining training objectives and developing a course curriculumCreating course materials, handouts, instructional aids, audio/visual materials and similar teaching aidsConducting classroom trainingTesting and evaluating student performance

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Salary for Instructor/Trainer
65750 - 96250
25th percentile
65750
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
82000
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
96250
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile IT Auditor – Technology 105250 129500 151000 QA Manager 96000 116250 132250 Automation Engineer 81750 99500 115250 QA Analyst/Associate 72250 86750 101750

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