Effects of the Childcare Teacher’s Working Environment on Work Professional Support Environment, Interpersonal Relationships in Daycare Center, and Job Satisfaction

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the working environment on the professional support environment, interpersonal relationships, and job satisfaction of childcare teachers. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 500 childcare teachers from daycare centers in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Daejeon, and Busan. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, reliability analysis, and multiple regression analysis were performed using SPSS 23.0. The results indicated that the working environment of childcare teachers significantly affected the professional support environment, interpersonal relationships, and job satisfaction. Therefore, the study suggests the need for social support to improve the working environment, recognizing the unique challenges faced by childcare teachers.