Philippine E-Journals

Retention and Job Satisfaction Among Pilipino and Offshore Teachers: A Comparative Study

DOLORES D. CRUZ

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to compare the retention and job satisfaction among Pilipino and offshore teachers. The descriptive correlational design was used in the study with 40 offshore teachers and 43 Pilipino teachers as respondents of the Cagayan State University. The data gathered were analyzed using mean descriptive statistics, standard deviation, correlation techniques, and inferential statistics such as the t-test. The result of the study reveals that the offshore teacher respondents are mostly employed in the USA, in public schools, at the elementary level, married, and have an average age of 52.23 and an average teaching experience of 21.05 years. The Pilipino teachers almost have the same proportion in the high school and elementary level, 51% are married, and 44% are single, almost the same proportion of male and female, have an average age of 38 and average teaching experience of 12.53 years. The job satisfaction level of offshore teachers is significant and satisfying for Pilipino teachers. Offshore teachers are significantly more satisfied than Pilipino teachers. The retention level for offshore teachers is 2.55 years and 1.35 years for Pilipinos. Pilipino teachers have significantly higher retention levels than offshore teachers, as shown by the lower number of schools served. Overall, the job satisfaction level of offshore and Pilipino teachers is not significantly associated with any of the profiles studied. Offshore teachers’ retention level is significantly associated with their location (US or Canada). Pilipino teachers’ retention level is significantly associated with their number of years of teaching experience. For both offshore and Pilipino teachers, there is no significant association between retention level and job satisfaction.