THE PROCEDURE FOR CREATING AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AIMED AT MOTIVATING TEACHERS IN THE DIRECTOR'S ACTIVITIES

This article examines the role of a preschool institution's director in fostering a motivating and supportive academic environment for teachers. It discusses how such an environment enhances teachers’ professional commitment, encourages innovation, and nurtures their socio-emotional well-being. The study explores strategic leadership approaches, techniques for cultivating intrinsic motivation, and tools for building and sustaining high-functioning teaching teams. Through its analysis, the article identifies that when leadership combines clear vision, fair evaluation, and genuine recognition, teachers are more engaged, take greater initiative, and feel valued. Methods such as regular feedback, collaborative planning, peer mentoring, and professional development are shown to deepen teacher motivation beyond external rewards. Further, encouraging autonomy and supporting teacher leadership are powerful in reinforcing intrinsic drive.