How much does a Head Teacher make in Columbia, SC? The average Head Teacher salary in Columbia, SC is $55,963 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $46,776 and $68,260. 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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CalWest Educators Placement - Los Angeles , CA
CalWest client school in the Greater Los Angeles area seeks an experienced Upper Elementary Head Teacher to begin August 1, 2025. If you are an educator interested in a key leadership role at a fully ...
LinkedIn - 74 days ago
West Central Community Action Head Start - Council Bluffs , IA
West Central Community Action is seeking a Teacher for the Madison Avenue Early Head Start classrooms. This position will have a direct focus on children 0 to 3 years of age in Council Bluffs
LinkedIn - 25 days ago
Start Early - Waukegan , IL
The Early Head Start/PI Lead Teacher works closely with the Education Coordinator to create comprehensive and engaging lesson plans grounded in research-based practices for 0-3 year olds. Your ...
LinkedIn - 55 days ago
Clever Bee Academy - Toledo , OH
Join our CleverBee Academy Head Start Team and be part of a highly credentialed, community-focused ... The Lead teacher is responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children providing a ...
Recruitology - 12 days ago
Havern School - Littleton , CO
Head of School Employee Classification: Exempt This position is for a permanent floating substitute teacher in multi-grade classrooms at Havern School, serving students with neurodiverse profiles. We ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Christ Church Day School ⎸ CCDS - Coronado , CA
Head of School Scheduled Work Hours : Daily hours of work are from 7:45am to 3:30pm. Classrooms ... The teacher will be responsible for supporting students in a quality learning environment which ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Head Teacher: Planning, Basis, Classroom

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