Level of Job Satisfaction and Motivation of Junior High School Teachers of Malungon National High School: Basis for Teachers' Development Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teachers play a significant role in the education of the students However, their delivery of the knowledge and lesson defers depending on their skills, ability and other factors such increase in demand's on the job description, salary, colleagues, and others that deter or encourage their performance which also determines their job satisfaction and motivation. Thus, there is a significant need to determine the level of a teacher's job satisfaction and motivation to improve the teacher's teaching performance.

METHODS

In order to materialize the study, Random sampling was used to 70% of Junior High Teacher of Malungon National High School. The instrument used in the study was a questionnaire adopted and modified from the study conducted by Master of Education Faculty of University of Technology MARA Cawangan, Sarawak, Malaysia and validated by the English Major and Master Teachers of Malungon National National High School. The data were analyzed using quantitative analysis by utilizing a weighted mean.

RESULTS

It was foundthat Teachers who participated are satisfied with their job if they are well compensated. They are motivated and challenged at the same time to do other does-related-tasks but are concerned about the efforts they have exerted which do not equal to their salary. In addition, Serious relationship problems with co-workers also affect the level of motivation the teachers put into their jobs.

DISCUSSIONS

Moreover, The results show the need for the orientation for financial literacy in handling budget and cost-cutting and review of the Magna Carta for Public Secondary Teachers to help them realize the benefits and worth of being a teacher. Also, colleague relationship should be strengthened through the conduct of team buildings twice in a school year in order todevelop a friendlier and more reliable working environment.