Work Environment and Teachers’ Efficacy in Private Schools

A work environment has a substantial effect on teachers’ efficacy. This research aimed to determine the private schools’ level of work environment and teachers’ efficacy, to find the significant relationship between the two and identify which of the independent variables influence singly or in combination the teachers’ efficacy. This study employed a correlational research design and utilized an adapted questionnaire which passed the validity and reliability test. The survey was conducted to 103 teachers, purposively selected from the private schools in Manolo Fortich District, Division of Bukidnon. The researcher used the Mean, Standard Deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient to analyze and interpret the data set. Results revealed that work environment in private schools is very highly observed especially role clarity, teamwork and socio-emotional support. Teachers are very confident. Work environment in terms of role clarity, teamwork and socio-emotional support have moderate positive correlation while salaries and benefits have weak positive correlation. Thus, teachers’ satisfaction with their work environment in private schools improves their self-efficacy. School Administrators in private schools may continue to foster positive work environment like emphasizing role clarity, creating teamwork and developing socio-emotional support and find ways which could prioritize and improve salaries and benefits to empower and motivate teachers to perform at their bests.