7th grade science teacher vs head teacher

The differences between 7th grade science teachers and head teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a head teacher has an average salary of $51,715, which is higher than the $50,990 average annual salary of a 7th grade science teacher.

The top three skills for a 7th grade science teacher include classroom management, instructional materials and science curriculum. The most important skills for a head teacher are classroom management, child care, and creative curriculum.

7th grade science teacher vs head teacher overview

	7th Grade Science Teacher	Head Teacher
Yearly salary	$50,990	$51,715
Hourly rate	$24.51	$24.86
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	59,511	73,756
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 73%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	-

7th grade science teacher vs head teacher salary

7th grade science teachers and head teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	7th Grade Science Teacher	Head Teacher
Average salary	$50,990	$51,715
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $64,000	Between $32,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	New York	Massachusetts
Best paying company	Heritage Academy	Grand View Health
Best paying industry	Education	Retail

Differences between 7th grade science teacher and head teacher education

There are a few differences between a 7th grade science teacher and a head teacher in terms of educational background:

	7th Grade Science Teacher	Head Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 73%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Biology	Early Childhood Education
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Northwestern University

7th grade science teacher vs head teacher demographics

Here are the differences between 7th grade science teachers' and head teachers' demographics:

	7th Grade Science Teacher	Head Teacher
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 32.8% Female, 67.2%	Male, 13.8% Female, 86.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 3.7% White, 69.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 3.7% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between 7th grade science teacher and head teacher duties and responsibilities

7th grade science teacher example responsibilities.

Create modifications to lessons and assignments for students with IEP's.
Instruct students in physical sciences including chemistry, motion, and forces.
Participate in students' annual IEP review sessions and meet with academic specialist to review curriculum.
Integrate the use of technology in order to raise standardize testing scores in math, reading, and science.
Develop leveled math centers to differentiate instruction meeting students at their level.
Prepare courses for undergraduate or graduate students on topics including biology, anatomy, molecular biology and botany.

Head teacher example responsibilities.

Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
Plan and implement cohesive, age-appropriate curriculum for severely disable children in Pre-K program.
Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for toddler program, ensuring that appropriate opportunities are provided in order to maximize learning potential.
Set up the physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers in accordance with ECERS and ITERS-R assessments.

7th grade science teacher vs head teacher skills

Common 7th grade science teacher skills

Classroom Management, 19%
Instructional Materials, 7%
Science Curriculum, 6%
Classroom Environment, 6%
Math, 6%
Chemistry, 5%

Common head teacher skills

Classroom Management, 26%
Child Care, 13%
Creative Curriculum, 5%
Language Arts, 5%
Pre-K, 5%
Mathematics, 5%

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