Corresponding Author: Margerie Mae B. David, Secondary School Teacher, Calbayog City Night High School, Calbayog City, Samar, 6710, Philippines, +639171354106 1 Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 5 (2): 01-06, 2022 e-ISSN: 2600 - 9056 © RMP Publications, 2022 DOI: 10.26666/rmp.jssh.2022.2.1 ANALYSIS OF EXPERIENCES OF NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS Margerie Mae B. David, Joseph Emil A. David, and Ian D. Becoñado Secondary School Teacher, Calbayog City Night High School, Calbayog City, Samar, 6710, Philippines Faculty Member, College of Management, Northwest Samar State University, Calbayog City, Samar, 6710, Philippines Faculty Member, College of Agriculture and Technology, Northwest Samar State University, Calbayog City, Samar, 6710, Philippines Copyright©2021 by authors, all rights reserved. Authors agree that this article remains permanently open access under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 International License Abstract: Teachers play a very important role in helping individuals build a better future. A better education is also important for a better society. This study examines the experiences of night high school teachers in Calbayog City Night High School located in Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines. This study was conducted by using a phenomenological approach. Ten participants were identified and invited to join the interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the gathered data. The gathered data were then transcribed and read repeatedly to identify common patterns in the responses of the participants. Codes were then used to develop themes aimed to explore and provide qualitative understanding of the experiences of night high school teachers in Calbayog City. The researchers were able to develop themes such as Expectations & Challenges and Coping Mechanisms and Rewards. Conclusions were made based on the results of thematic analysis and actual statements of night high school teachers. Key words: Lived Experiences, Teachers, Night High School, Challenges, Rewards, Coping Mechanisms INTRODUCTION Education is important to humans because it serves as a foundation to build a better future. The importance of education does not only hold true for individuals but for society in general. Education is a major factor in which growth and progress in society are realized. Education helps individuals become qualified for a job and be integrated in society with good values and morals while helping improve the economy [1]. Because of this, governments invest a lot in the education department. When providing quality education, it is important to consider teachers’ role in educating individuals. Teachers play a very important role in shaping the future of individuals and society at large. The role of teachers is challenging. Teachers take care of students as second parents while being responsible in providing proper education [2]. Quality education depends on the teachers’ experiences. “The quality if teachers shows stronger relationship (than school facilities and curricula) to pupil achievement. [3]” Teachers are viewed as a classroom practitioner translating different educational goals into knowledge and skills needed by students. Teachers evaluate, assess, and provide for different types of students. What defines a quality teacher is the ability to teach students while leaving a positive influence. This is true however this is not the only basis for a being a quality teacher. It is also important to consider other factors such as work environment, character of students, school management, and peer influence. School management has to make sure that teachers are satisfied with the job to prevent teacher turnover. Schools with teacher turnover face negative