Head Start Director Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Head Start Director make in San Jose, CA? The average Head Start Director salary in San Jose, CA is $108,277 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $94,858 and $124,848. 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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Events Director

Head Start California - Sacramento , CA

Head Start California, a 501(c)(3) association, is seeking a new Events Director. We serve Head Start teachers, health professionals, and administrators who in turn serve our state's most poverty ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 49 days ago

Director - Early Head Start (Statewide Opportunity)

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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 47 days ago

Head Start Teacher Coach

Nisqually Indian Tribe - Olympia , WA

The Teacher Mentor will assist the Education/Disabilities supervisors, the Director, and the Program Operations Manager with assurance of overall program compliance with the Head Start Performance ...

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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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 82 days ago

Substitute Teacher Assistant

All Kids Academy Head Start - El Cajon , CA

All Kids Academy Head Start is seeking on-call Substitute Teacher Assistants . Join our team in the ... direct observations on children and record data; * Assist with kitchen duties and mealtime ...

ZipRecruiter - 6 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 San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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94858

124848

108277

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

95960

126646

109368

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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Head Start Director ranges from $94,858 to $124,848 with the average base salary of $108,277. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,960 to $126,646 with the average total cash compensation of $109,368.

View Average Salary for Head Start Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$108,277	$94,858 - $124,848
Bonus	$1,091	$1,102 - $1,798
Total Pay	$109,368	$95,960 - $126,646

* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,858 - $124,848	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,073 - $110,652	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,677 - $124,609	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,062 - $121,167	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,213 - $121,366	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,481 - $124,351	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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