A Survey of Bahamian and Jamaican Teachers’

Level of Motivation and Job Satisfaction.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of self-reported job satisfaction and
motivation among teachers in the Bahamas and Jamaica. A total of 168 Bahamian (n =75) and
Jamaican (n = 93) teachers completed the Teacher Motivation and Job Satisfaction Survey.
Overall results indicate that teachers in the Bahamas reported higher levels of job satisfaction as
compared to teachers in Jamaica. Other findings relating to job satisfaction and motivation are
discussed, and various aspects of job satisfaction are discussed in relationship to the principles
of Invitational Education.