Consultant teacher vs head teacher

The differences between consultants teacher and head teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a consultant teacher has an average salary of $56,016, which is higher than the $51,715 average annual salary of a head teacher.

The top three skills for a consultant teacher include curriculum development, mathematics and educational programs. The most important skills for a head teacher are classroom management, child care, and creative curriculum.

Consultant teacher vs head teacher overview

	Consultant Teacher	Head Teacher
Yearly salary	$56,016	$51,715
Hourly rate	$26.93	$24.86
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	59,787	73,756
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Consultant teacher vs head teacher salary

Consultants teacher and head teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Consultant Teacher	Head Teacher
Average salary	$56,016	$51,715
Salary range	Between $18,000 And $171,000	Between $32,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Grand View Health
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between consultant teacher and head teacher education

There are a few differences between a consultant teacher and a head teacher in terms of educational background:

	Consultant Teacher	Head Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Education	Early Childhood Education
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Northwestern University

Consultant teacher vs head teacher demographics

Here are the differences between consultants teacher' and head teachers' demographics:

	Consultant Teacher	Head Teacher
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 29.3% Female, 70.7%	Male, 13.8% Female, 86.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 3.7% White, 69.3% 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 consultant teacher and head teacher duties and responsibilities

Consultant teacher example responsibilities.

Lead the data team with interpreting results, including NWEA and other benchmark assessments.
Plan and lead ELA test preparation enrichment courses after school.
Organize a program where bilingual paraprofessionals assist the ESL and regular teachers.
Provide one-on-one intervention for those students needing supplemental instruction in reading and math; make homework assignments.
Strengthen student's cumulative learning and preparedness with FCAT reinforcement lessons.

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.

Consultant teacher vs head teacher skills

Common consultant teacher skills

Curriculum Development, 14%
Mathematics, 10%
Educational Programs, 10%
Classroom Management, 8%
Instructional Support, 8%
Behavior Management, 7%

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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