~ 98 ~ International Journal of Literacy and Education 2024; 4(1): 98-101 E-ISSN: 2789-1615 P-ISSN: 2789-1607 Impact Factor: 5.69 IJLE 2024; 4(1): 98-101 www.educationjournal.info Received: 23-11-2023 Accepted: 27-12-2023 Malay Halder Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Parameswar Mahavidyalaya (B.Ed), Namkhana, South 24- Parganas & Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, West Bengal, India Moumita Karmakar Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Debnarayan Shiksha Sansthan (B.Ed & D.El.Ed College), Sonarpur, South 24-Parganas & Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, West Bengal, India Shyamal Mistry Research Scholar, Department of Education, Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, West Bengal, India Santosh Muhkerjee Professor, Department of Education, Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, West Bengal, India Samirranjan Adhikari Professor, Department of Education, Sidho-Kanho- Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, India Correspondence Author; Malay Halder Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Parameswar Mahavidyalaya (B.Ed), Namkhana, South 24- Parganas & Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, West Bengal, India A probe into the job satisfaction of the teacher educators of self-financed B.Ed. Colleges Malay Halder, Moumita Karmakar, Shyamal Mistry, Santosh Muhkerjee and Samirranjan Adhikari DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/27891607.2024.v4.i1b.172 Abstract Job satisfaction is a pleasant feeling of an employee. It is derived from the job. A high level of job satisfaction of teacher increases his/her performance in classroom which in turn improves the student’s academic achievement. To have knowledge about the status of job satisfaction of the teacher educators, the present study was carried out through the descriptive survey method. Data were collected by administering Job Satisfaction Scale (Singh, 1989) on a random sample of 305 teacher educators of which 188 male and 117 female teacher educators of self-financed B.Ed. colleges. Higher scores reflect higher job satisfaction. It was observed that the teacher educators were satisfied with their jobs. Keywords: Life satisfaction, job satisfaction, self-esteem, pleasant feeling, academic achievement 1. Introduction Job satisfaction is the level of contentment of an individual about their job. It is a measure of how well a person's expectations, needs, and goals are being meet in their work environment. It involves a combination of factors, such as the work environment, the relationship with co-workers and supervisors, control over one's work, compensation, opportunities for growth and development and overall job security. There are some factors which influence job satisfaction such as salary, promotion, whereas situational occurrences are either positive like extra vacation time, rewards etc. or negative like faulty equipment (Quarstein et al. 1992) [9] . Teacher educators play an important role to prepare a good teacher. The responsibility of the teacher educators is very crucial for the education system and they are the backbone of school education. If they are well satisfied with their job, they become more effective not only in formulating future teachers by using their knowledge and skills but also turn out into productive behaviouristic character, engaged and committed to their work. When the teacher educators are not contended with their job, they become exhausted. Salary package, work pressure and job security are the most important multiplicators for teacher educators’ dissatisfaction regarding their job. Proper satisfaction with their job must be needed for effective and good teaching. The purpose of the study was to ascertain the present status of job satisfaction among teacher educators of Self-Financed B.Ed. colleges. 1.1 Significance of the study Teacher educators are the backbone of education system and their satisfaction with their job has a direct impact on the quality of education. If teacher educators are dissatisfied with their job, it will be worse-affected to the educational institutions and teacher education courses. This study is important because it could provide valuable insights into the factors that influence job satisfaction among teacher educators in self-financed B.Ed. colleges. This study could help to identify the specific areas where teacher educators in self- financed B.Ed. colleges may face challenges or experiencing job dissatisfaction. 1.2 Objective of the study The present study was designed to recognize the following specific objectives: 1. To know about the present status of Job Satisfaction of the teacher educators. 2. To compare the Job Satisfaction of the male and female teacher educators.