Job satisfaction refers to the positive emotional state outcomes from how individuals perceive their job and working conditions. When teachers feel valued and content in their job, they perform better and contribute more to school success and Satisfied teachers are more motivated, consistent in their work, and better able to build a positive classroom environment.
This study aims to examine factors that influence job satisfaction among private school teachers in the Itanagar Capital Region, Arunachal Pradesh. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analysed via Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The results show that recognition, promotion, coworker relations, and supervisor support all positively influence job satisfaction, with recognition being the strongest predictor. Based on these findings, it is recommended that school managements implement structured recognition programs and develop transparent, merit-based promotion pathways to enhance teachers’ morale and retention.