Teachers’ Level of Motivation and Job Satisfaction

Abstract

Aims: Teachers are the front-liners in transmitting knowledge to learners. They hone the children to become productive citizens in the community. To achieve this, their motivational factors and job satisfaction should be at a high level to combat challenges. The aim of this study is to determine the respondents' level of motivational factors and level of job satisfaction; and to determine the significant relationship between teachers' motivational factors and job satisfaction. Study Design:  The study used Descriptive Correlational Research Design Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in selected elementary schools in the division of El Salvador City during the school year: 2022. Methodology: The respondents were One fifty-eight (158) teachers at the selected elementary schools in El Salvador City. This study used a researcher modified survey questionnaire that underwent validity and reliability testing. Results: The results showed that the teachers' overall motivational factors were interpreted as very high level. The teachers' overall job satisfaction was interpreted as very high level. Teachers’ motivational factors and job satisfaction have moderate positive relationships which means there is a significant relationship. Thus, the null hypothesis is rejected. Conclusions: The motivational factors of teachers are a contributory factor to their job satisfaction. As was clearly illustrated in data analysis and results, in conclusion: Teachers’ highest motivational factors were on professional development were being utilized as part of teachers’ source of strength at workplace. Teachers’ highest job satisfaction was on work relationship. This means that teachers value their work relationship with colleagues and even stakeholders. Teachers’ motivational factors were significantly correlated to job satisfaction. Therefore, teachers’ motivational factors are relevant in their job satisfaction that can positively as well as in performing their best in their duties, and responsibilities and in achieving the departments' goals and objectives. The administrators may consider workshops and trainings specially on financial literacy to equip teachers in appropriately spending their income to avoid overspending as well as workshops and trainings on communication and community involvement to inspire and involve stakeholders in accomplishing much better teaching and learning environment as these factors can affect their level of motivation and job satisfaction.