Work environment: Leveraging teachers' work-life balance and job satisfaction

This study explores the relationship between teachers' work environment, work-life balance, and job satisfaction in the Special Geographic Area of BARMM, focusing on teachers under the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE-BARMM). Using a descriptive correlational research design, the study examined how various aspects of the work environment, including workload, professional development, and collegial relationships, influenced teachers' well-being and job satisfaction. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 350 teachers with at least one year of teaching experience. Data was collected using a self-administered survey that assessed teachers' perceptions of their work environment, work-life balance, and job satisfaction. The survey included validated scales measuring physical environment, workload, professional development, and support, with responses assessed on a likert scale. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis, were conducted to determine the relationships between the variables. The findings revealed significant correlations between work-life balance and job fulfillment, support/resources, and collegial relationships, while other areas such as administrative support, compensation, and professional development showed no significant impact. The study concluded that improving teachers' work-life balance, especially through supportive work relationships and manageable workloads, can enhance job fulfillment, but further attention is needed for other factors impacting teachers’ job satisfaction in this unique socio-political context.