TRAVAILS OF NEWLY-HIRED TEACHERS TOWARDS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE WORKLOAD AND TEACHING

Education Administration

Teachers have many responsibilities beyond just teaching. They also have to perform administrative tasks and other duties related to the school's operations. In the rural schools of the Division of Davao de Oro, such as Las Arenas Elementary School, Tagugpo Elementary and Secondary School, and Maligaya Elementary School (Tagugpo ES extension), newly-hired teachers are expected to take on these additional tasks, in addition to their regular teaching duties. This study focused on the experiences of eight newly-hired teachers in the aforementioned schools during the 2023-2024 school year. The study employed a qualitative research design, and the data was collected through in-depth interviews. The data was then analyzed using Fink's (2000) thematic analysis, which generated themes that addressed the five research problems. The findings of the study suggest that having teachers perform administrative tasks and other duties while teaching can have an impact on both the teachers and their students. While teachers prioritize their students over their additional responsibilities, the deadlines for reports and other tasks can sometimes affect their teaching and lesson preparation time. Furthermore, these additional tasks can lead to stress and burnout for newly-hired teachers, although they can also provide opportunities for personal and professional development. To overcome this challenge, the teachers in the study employed workload and time management strategies. They also sought assistance from more experienced colleagues and found ways to work more efficiently. The study recommends that senior colleagues provide mentorship to newly-hired teachers and share strategies for managing their workload. Additionally, the Department of Education may provide orientation or induction programs for newly-appointed teachers to familiarize them with their responsibilities. Hiring more administrative staff or teacher aides to handle administrative tasks and ancillary functions can also help alleviate the burden on teachers and allow them to focus on teaching.

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