NAIS Research: 2023-2024 Faculty Satisfaction Survey Report

By Phillip D. Brooks
NAIS Research Analyst
June 2025

Executive Summary

NAIS Research: 2023-2024 Faculty Satisfaction Survey ReportThis report presents the findings of NAIS’s 2023-2024 Faculty Satisfaction Survey Report, focusing on faculty satisfaction with aspects of their job, workplace relationships, teaching environment, and organizational culture. Results show that faculty feel a strong sense of community, autonomy, and alignment with their school’s mission. Teachers value supportive relationships with peers and students and feel pride in their work. However, they express concerns about limited career advancement, lack of recognition, and uneven diversity across faculty and leadership. While many are satisfied with benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions, compensation and housing affordability remain challenges.

The findings also indicate that while most faculty are not planning to leave their position, some uncertainty about future plans points to potential retention issues for schools.

Overall, the survey results suggest that faculty are deeply invested in their schools but see opportunities for improved support and clearer pathways for growth.

Methodology

The 2023-2024 Faculty Satisfaction Survey Report was conducted by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) during the 2023-2024 academic year. The survey gathered insights on various aspects of the workplace environment, including job satisfaction, professional development, and institutional support among faculty and staff at independent schools. The data presented in this report are based solely on faculty responses.

A total of 1,220 faculty members participated in the survey, which was distributed to 40 independent schools.

Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding.

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This report is a must-read for independent school leaders to learn about faculty members' satisfaction with aspects of their job, workplace relationships, teaching environment, and organizational culture. This report offers key findings, analysis, guidance, and data displayed in a dynamic and easy-to-read fashion. 

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