Head Start Teacher Salary in San Jose, California

Head Start Teacher Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Head Start Teacher make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Start Teacher in San Jose, CA is $66,789. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,326 to $78,257, with most professionals earning between $50,620 and $88,698.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$50,620	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$58,326	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$66,789	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$78,257	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$88,698	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025

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Provides a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that models best practice for early childhood development, recognizes the importance of positive teacher-child interactions, and uses positive interventions and support.

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Works in conjunction with teacher director/site supervisor, teacher assistants and the management team in completion of program goals and meeting required deadlines through planning and follow up in a timely manner.

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Reviews and plans classroom experiences and routines with teacher assistant.

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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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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, th....More

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