Work Environment and Job Satisfaction of Teachers

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the level of work environment and job satisfaction of teachers, the relationship between the level of work environment and job satisfaction and the extent to which independent variables influence singly or in combination the teachers' job satisfaction. The study was conducted in the West -3 District in the Division of Gingoog City among the 116 teachers who were taken as respondents through population and percentage sampling procedure. Such that, an adapted and modified questionnaire was used to obtain the necessary data from the respondents. It utilized the correlational and causal research design. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were tested. Inferential and simple descriptive statistics, mean, frequency, percentage and pearson-product moment correlation were utilized. Results revealed that teachers' work environment, specifically role clarity, teamwork and socio-emotional support are always observed. Teachers are satisfied with their jobs. Work environment and job satisfaction have significant relationship. Specifically, role clarity is a good predictor for teachers' job satisfaction in terms of workplace, training/professional growth and salary while teamwork is the opposite. Thus, school heads may ensure that teachers have cleared roles so that they may foster quality and excellent performance and productivity align with the educational goals. The more satisfied the employees are, the better the results.