Head Start Director Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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How much does a Head Start Director make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Head Start Director salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $85,196 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $74,640 and $98,237. 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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Associate Director of Operations - Head Start

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency - Salem , OR

Attends Head Start Leadership Team and Management Team meetings, and monthly Head Start Director meetings, MWVCAA Program Director meetings, Policy Council meetings as appropriate, and MWVCAA Board ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago

Head Start Preschool Center Supervisor

Sieda Community Action - Ottumwa , IA

Child Development Assistant Director FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SUMMARY: The Center Supervisor position has the overall responsibility for assuring a quality Head Start Program that meets state ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago

Early Head Start/Head Start Assistant Teacher

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDRENS COMMISSION - Wilsonville , OR

Early Head Start/Head Start Assistant Teacher GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Teach to positively support early ... Uses a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children

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Head Start Teacher Assistant

AKA Head Start - El Cajon , CA

Under the direction of the Center Director and classroom Teacher, assist in the teaching and learning activities of the classroom. Assist the teacher in a Head Start setting providing a comprehensive ...

ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago

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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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 Pittsburgh, PA

Average Base Salary

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74640

98237

85196

Average Total Cash Compensation

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75505

99648

86057

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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Head Start Director ranges from $74,640 to $98,237 with the average base salary of $85,196. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,505 to $99,648 with the average total cash compensation of $86,057.

View Average Salary for Head Start Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$85,196	$74,640 - $98,237
Bonus	$861	$865 - $1,411
Total Pay	$86,057	$75,505 - $99,648

* 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 Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,303 - $95,160	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,874 - $97,229	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,186 - $97,639	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,186 - $97,639	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,367 - $93,929	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,988 - $92,114	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA

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Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...

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