World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue IX (September 2026), pp.337-341
RONA L. BARACAO
Teacher/ Department of Education, Schools Division Office of Isabela
Abstract
This study investigated the influence of work values and motivational factors on the job satisfaction of public elementary school teachers in Aurora District, Schools Division of Isabela, Philippines. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, empirical data were gathered from a sample of public elementary school teachers during the 2025–2026 academic year using a validated structured questionnaire. Quantitative analysis revealed high overall adherence to professional work values (), with leadership responsibility obtaining the highest adherence (). External motivational factors exerted a strong positive influence on teacher job satisfaction (), led by the nature of the job () and administrative transparency (). Conversely, internal workplace factors were rated lower (), highlighting critical constraints surrounding compensation deductions (), resource availability (), and instructional supervision (). Inferential statistical testing confirmed that demographic variables—gender (), civil status (), and educational attainment ()—did not yield significant differences in teachers' perceptions. The study concludes that teacher job satisfaction is predominantly driven by external organizational support rather than demographic characteristics, providing strategic evidence for policy enhancements in administrative transparency, resource allocation, and compensation management.
Keywords
Work values, Teacher motivation, Job satisfaction, Educational policy
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