Comments on average salary calculation:

• Great Hearts has elected to delay salary increases to ensure we can protect jobs as we incur unforeseen expenses due to the pandemic. We are committed to fulfilling the increase as soon as financially possible.
• For the purpose of this disclosure, “teacher” is defined as a “returning teacher.”

Note:

• Salaries for new teachers are based on the faculty candidate’s level of education and relevant teaching experience. Increase in pay is available to faculty for educational advancement to a Master’s degree or Doctorate.
• Prop. 301 teacher bonus funding is not included in these calculations.

The table below indicates each academy’s average teacher salary for fiscal year 2021 as well as a calculation of total benefit expenditures as a percent of total salary expenditures at that academy. This means that for fiscal 2021 Great Hearts teachers received various employment benefits equal to 30-34% of their base salary.

Employee benefits include healthcare coverage, 401k matching (up to 2%), worker’s comp., and payroll taxes.