Peran Teacher Efficacy Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Guru Sekolah Dasar di SD Swasta Sultan Iskandar Muda Kota Medan

Abstract

Teacher efficacy is an important factor that influences job satisfaction, particularly among elementary school teachers. This study aims to examine the role of teacher efficacy on job satisfaction of elementary school teachers. The participants consisted of 43 teachers from Sultan Iskandar Muda Elementary School. This research employed a quantitative correlational method, with data collected using Likert scales adapted from previous studies, including the teacher efficacy scale and the teacher job satisfaction scale. Based on the results of the linear regression analysis, the coefficient of determination (R²) 0.10 with a p-value of 0.03 (p < 0.05). The findings indicate that teacher efficacy plays a significant positive role, accounting for 10% of the variance in job satisfaction among teachers at Sultan Iskandar Muda Elementary School. This study reinforces the importance of teacher efficacy as a contributing factor in enhancing teacher job satisfaction within the school environment.