About 3 in 10 teachers say they may look for a new job this school year

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March 19, 2024

1. Teachers’ job satisfaction

About 3 in 10 teachers say they may look for a new job this school year

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1. Teachers’ job satisfaction
Teachers are less satisfied with their jobs than U.S. workers overall
Teachers are highly satisfied with their relationships with fellow teachers; relatively few are satisfied with their pay
Teachers feel more trusted by their peers, administrators and students than by students’ parents
Elementary school teachers more likely than middle and high school teachers to say students and parents trust them to do their job well
About half of teachers say they would recommend teaching as a profession

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