Job Satisfaction among Teachers Working in Government and Private Schools at Elementary Level

Mehraj Din Dar

Abstract: The present study investigates job satisfaction among teachers working in government and private schools. The study is consisted of the teachers of district Ganderbal from both government and private schools. A sample of 100 teachers was selected from government and private schools. It is a descriptive type of research. The questionnaire prepared by Dr. Seema Sanghi was administered to measure the job satisfaction among teachers of government and private schools at elementary level. Data was collected from the related teachers and was analysed using Means, S. Ds and t-test. The findings of the study reveal that Government teachers at elementary level enjoy better 1. Financial conditions 2. Working conditions and management 3. Job and Personal security and 4. Opportunities for development and promotion as compared to Private school teachers.

Keywords: Job satisfaction, government schools, Private schools, Elementary level