Head Start Director Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Head Start Director make in Boston, MA? The average Head Start Director salary in Boston, MA is $96,472 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $84,519 and $111,238. 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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Early Head Start Director

Aware Inc. - Helena , MT

AWARE is looking for the right person to lead the Early Head Start team as the Early Head Start Director. If you embrace new ideas with a heart full of energy, we invite you to join a caring ...

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Early Head Start Teacher Director

Encompass Community Services - Watsonville , CA

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher Director oversees day-to-day operations of toddler classroom services that provide high-quality learning environments through center-based programs. Position is ...

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Program Director - Early Head Start (Full-time)

Child and Family Service - ‘Ewa Beach , HI

These duties will be accomplished in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures, and State of Hawaii Licensing Requirements. The Director has operational ...

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Regional Team Resource Specialist - Head Start

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency - Salem , OR

Join our Head Start team! The Regional Team Resource Specialist (RTRS) provides leadership support ... Writes evaluation reports for each direct employee according to program deadlines. * Uses ChildPlus ...

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Head Start - Operations & Compliance Manager

Crystal Stairs - Los Angeles , CA

We are seeking an Operations & Compliance Manager, under the direction of the Head Start Assistant Director, the Operations and Compliance Manager leads and manages the operations of all Head Start ...

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Teacher I

Head Start Inc - Billings Metropolitan Area , MT

Incidents of children left unsupervised must be immediately reported to the Executive Director. All Head Start, Inc. employees are responsible for the safety of children in our program. Active ...

Adzuna - 16 days ago

What does a Head Start Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Head Start Director

Participate in professional development to promote and comply with agency goals and objectives and the requirements of TDFPS, Head Start, and demonstrate the application of acquired knowledge while performing duties of the position.

October 24, 2022

Assist teachers with organizing classrooms according to developmental levels and individual needs of the infant or toddler.

December 19, 2022

Attends and participates in mandated administrative staff meetings, training and community activities involving the Head Start and Early Head Start partners.

January 21, 2023

Provide leadership, act as a resource and organize center operations to provide for best practices in the delivery of services to children and families, including child behavioral and/or learning challenges and concerns, and recommend methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head Start Director in Boston, MA

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What is the average salary for Head Start Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head Start Director in Boston, MA. The base salary for Head Start Director ranges from $84,519 to $111,238 with the average base salary of $96,472. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,499 to $112,840 with the average total cash compensation of $97,447.

View Average Salary for Head Start Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,472	$84,519 - $111,238
Bonus	$975	$980 - $1,601
Total Pay	$97,447	$85,499 - $112,840

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Head Start Director Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,949 - $111,804	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,949 - $111,804	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,949 - $111,804	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,949 - $111,804	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,949 - $111,804	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,949 - $111,804	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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