Unraveling Teacher Job Satisfaction in Latin America: A Multilevel Analysis Based on TALIS 2018

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Abstract

This study investigates the individual and organizational predictors of teacher job satisfaction in five OECD-member Latin American countries (Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil) using data from the 2018 Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS). Employing multilevel modeling, the analysis reveals that teacher cooperation and self-efficacy are strong positive predictors of job satisfaction, while workplace stress and barriers to professional development negatively impact it. Organizational factors such as positive teacher-student relationships and active stakeholder participation enhance satisfaction. The findings underscore the importance of fostering supportive and collaborative environments to improve teacher retention and overall educational quality in these countries.

Authors

• Christian Lazcano, Universidad del Desarrollo

• Sara Galilea, Universidad del Desarrollo

• Stefanie Wenderoth, Universidad del Desarrollo

• Armando Rojas, Universidad del Desarrollo

• Soledad Ortuzar, Universidad del Desarrollo