Head Start Teacher Salary in the United States

Head Start Teacher Salary

How much does a Head Start Teacher make in the United States? The average Head Start Teacher salary in the United States is $58,121 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $48,524 and $70,904. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$39,787	US	April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$48,524	US	April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$58,121	US	April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$70,904	US	April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$82,542	US	April 24, 2024

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Head Start Assistant Teacher

Lorain County Community Action Agency - Lorain, OH

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OHIO HEARTLAND COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION - Marion, OH

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Head Start Inc - Billings, MT

Description: Are you enthusiastic about early childhood education and dedicated to shaping the minds of our future leaders. Embrace the opportunity to join...

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Head Start Teacher

Kansas Children's Service League - Liberal, KS

Kansas Children's Service League. is looking to hire a full-time. Head Start Teacher. in Liberal, KS. This position earns a competitive wage of. up to $40,...

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Head Start Teacher

Kansas Children's Service League - Garden City, KS

Kansas Children's Service League. is looking to hire a full-time. Head Start Teacher. in Garden City, KS. This position earns a competitive wage of. up to ...

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Head Start Assistant Teacher

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago - Chicago, IL

Description. The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring full-time Assistant Teachers for our Head Start program. The Head Start - Assistant Teacher. works ...

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Head Start Paraprofessional

Kansas Children's Service League - Liberal, KS

Kansas Children's Service League. is looking to hire a full-time. Head Start Paraprofessional. in Liberal, KS. This position earns a competitive wage of. $...

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What does a Head Start Teacher do?

Head Start Teacher in Fort Dodge, IA

Provides a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that models best practice for early childhood development, recognizes the importance of positive teacher-child interactions, and uses positive interventions and support.

March 25, 2023

Head Start Teacher in Hanford, CA

Works in conjunction with teacher director/site supervisor, teacher assistants and the management team in completion of program goals and meeting required deadlines through planning and follow up in a timely manner.

November 13, 2022

Reviews and plans classroom experiences and routines with teacher assistant.

March 17, 2023

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head Start Teacher in the United States. The base salary for Head Start Teacher ranges from $48,524 to $70,904 with the average base salary of $58,121. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,524 to $70,904 with the average total cash compensation of $58,121.

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