Job Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation as Predictors of Mathematics Teaching Performance

Teaching encompasses the skills and abilities of educators to handle all aspects of their training, execution, and assessment. This study examines the factors that impact the performance of Mathematics-Major Teachers in Junior and Senior High Schools in Mati City, Philippines, in light of the ongoing problem of low mathematics achievement among Filipino students. The study employs a quantitative, non-experimental research methodology to investigate the levels of job satisfaction, self-efficacy, and motivation among 82 teachers at public schools in the City of Mati. The research examines the association between these characteristics and teaching performance using descriptive correlational and causal-comparative approaches. The findings indicate that mathematics teachers exhibit heightened levels of job satisfaction, self-efficacy, and motivation. Significantly, self-efficacy (M=4.28) and motivation (M=4.07) were found to be strong predictors of teaching success. The linear regression analysis reveals that a 0.341 unit increase in instructors' self-efficacy and a 0.323 unit increase in motivation are associated with a one-unit increase in teaching performance (F=40.629, p<0.001), explaining 64.2% of the variation. The results emphasize the significance of customized professional development initiatives to enhance teachers' self-assurance, drive, and contentment in their work. Policy recommendations involve utilizing established ways to support well-informed decision-making by policymakers, guaranteeing fair and equal access to resources, and establishing mentorship programs at the school level. This study adds to the discussion on improving educational quality by offering empirical observations on the relationship between job satisfaction, selfefficacy, motivation, and teaching performance. It functions as a point of reference for future research efforts aimed at enhancing mathematics education in the Philippines and other areas.