How To Become A Manager & Instructor: What It Is and Career Path

What is a manager & instructor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

3 min read

Quoted expert

Lynn Boorady Ph.D.

The average manager & instructor salary is $54,868. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 2-4 years of experience to become a manager & instructor. Managers & instructor with a Certified Manager Certification (CM) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 2,900 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a manager & instructor?

Lynn Boorady Ph.D.

Department Head, Professor, Oklahoma State University

Keep applying! Make a stellar resume; keep upgrading your skills and network. Let your faculty know what you are looking for - we are often called to make a recommendation or to get the word out about a position. If you can't find a full-time job, look for an internship or volunteer at a company for the experience.

ScoreManager & InstructorUS Average

Salary

4.3

Avg. Salary $54,868

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

6.1

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

2.9

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.50%

Asian 4.17%

Black or African American 11.02%

Hispanic or Latino 16.29%

Unknown 5.46%

White 62.56%

Gender

female 39.77%

male 60.23%

Age - 44

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44

Stress level

6.1

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level

8.2

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance

4.2

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a manager & instructor

Explore manager & instructor education requirements

Most common manager & instructor degrees

Bachelor's

60.2 %

Associate

18.2 %

Master's

12.2 %

Start to develop specific manager & instructor skills

Skills	Percentages
Course Curriculum	13.70%
Safety Procedures	13.58%
Professional Development	12.73%
Training Programs	10.44%
Direct Reports	5.59%

Complete relevant manager & instructor training and internships

Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New managers & instructor learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a manager & instructor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real manager & instructor resumes.

Research manager & instructor duties and responsibilities

Manage IEP findings conduct classroom observations for techniques and developmental progression.
Train new lifeguards in first-aid techniques and CPR.
Founded an educational institute to instruct students in mathematics, language arts, writing, and foreign languages.
Cover the fundamental concepts of chemistry and biology including cell biology, metabolism, microbiology, genetics, evolution and histology.

Apply for manager & instructor jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a manager & instructor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams