Head Start Director Salary in Harrisburg, PA

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How much does a Head Start Director make in Harrisburg, PA? The average Head Start Director salary in Harrisburg, PA is $84,206 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $73,770 and $97,093. 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. - Billings Metropolitan Area , 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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Senior Director, Early Head Start Child Care Partnership

United Way Miami - Miami , FL

As Senior Director, Early Head Start Child Care Partnership you will be responsible for assuring all the Head Start program mandates and standards for excellence are met on a daily basis. This ...

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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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Head Start Coordinator (Education) (Sup)

SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY - Sacramento , CA

At least five (5) years of experience as an Early Childhood Head Teacher or Center Director preferable, including two years in the Head Start program, or two (2) years of successful supervisory ...

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Head Start: Associate Teacher I-III

North Coast Opportunities - Clearlake , CA

HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REPORTS TO: SITE SUPERVISOR OR LEAD TEACHER, AS ASSIGNED ... directing transitions; facilitate and expand upon daily activities, and provide individual ...

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Fort Cavazos Head Start Nutrition Aide (10.5 months)

Hill Country Community Action Association - Fort Hood , TX

Head Start Job Description JOB TITLE : Nutrition Aide I (10 ½ months) FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt ... Teacher/Director ASSIGNMENT DATE : _____________ DESIGNATED HEADQUARTERS : ____Fort Cavazos HS ...

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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 Harrisburg, PA

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73770

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84206

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98491

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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 Harrisburg, PA. The base salary for Head Start Director ranges from $73,770 to $97,093 with the average base salary of $84,206. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,627 to $98,491 with the average total cash compensation of $85,054.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$84,206	$73,770 - $97,093
Bonus	$848	$857 - $1,398
Total Pay	$85,054	$74,627 - $98,491

* 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 Harrisburg, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Harrisburg, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,763 - $97,083	COMPARE TO Harrisburg, PA
CITY, STATE York, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,095 - $97,521	COMPARE TO Harrisburg, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,050 - $97,461	COMPARE TO Harrisburg, PA
CITY, STATE Reading, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,189 - $98,960	COMPARE TO Harrisburg, PA
CITY, STATE Towson, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,701 - $102,266	COMPARE TO Harrisburg, PA
CITY, STATE State College, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,991 - $92,119	COMPARE TO Harrisburg, PA

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About Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg (/ˈhærɪsbɜːrɡ/ HARR-iss-burg; Pennsylvania German: Harrisbarrig)[citation needed] is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 49,192, it is the 15th largest city in the Commonwealth. It lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 107 miles (172 km) west of Philadelphia. Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 571,903, making it the fourth most populous in Pennsylvania and 96th most populous in the United States. Harr...

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