Teachers' job satisfaction in Shafat Akkar private schools

Abstract

This study has been conducted to determine the level of Akkar teachers’ job satisfaction in private elementary schools. It includes a sample of 88 teachers from seven private schools in the Shafat areas located in the Akkar region of Lebanon. The study dealt with three main research areas: the level of Akkar teachers’ job satisfaction, the relationship of teachers’ job satisfaction with demographic variables, and the teachers’ relation with salary, insurance and physical conditions. In this investigation, the instrument was adopted from the 20 facets of the Minnesota Questionnaire short form. Various statistical methods were employed to analyze the data, such as the Reliability test, Descriptive Statistics, Pearson Correlation, ANOVAs and T-test. The results of the study indicated that the majority of Akkar teachers are generally satisfied with their jobs. Teachers are most satisfied with social status, ethical values, work colleagues, relation with their principals and ability utilization, and least satisfied with financial compensation. Demographically, experienced teachers were significantly more satisfied with activity, accomplishment and ability utilization than less experienced teachers. Elderly, experienced teachers were more satisfied with social value, achievement, authority and recognition than younger, inexperienced teachers. The T-test findings also indicate that teachers possessing teaching diplomas are more satisfied with ability utilization than other groups. Regarding their attitude towards salary compensation, the results display that teachers who earn a high salary are satisfied with the remuneration and social value more than teachers who get paid low salaries. No significant relation was indicated between the facets of the Minnesota questionnaire and gender, marital status and number of students in class. Finally Akkar principals reported that schools suffer from bad thermal conditions, temperature extremes and unfavorable acoustics; however, all the principals noted that classrooms are well maintained and their schools observe excellent hygienic standards.