Investigating Iranian Female EFL Teachers ' Motivation and Job Satisfaction Level at Public Schools and Private Language Institutes in Shiraz

motivation, but there is very little research on teachers ' motivation especially in Iran. This study examined female EFL teachers ' motivation and job satisfaction level and why they entered the teaching profession. A convenient sample of 100 female teachers from public guidance school and private language institutes in Shiraz were given a four-part questionnaire. Data were analyzed by the SPSS (15) program. The results showed that both groups of teachers were satisfied with various aspects of their job. They showed dissatisfaction with physical structure of their school, benefits, working hours, government and professional association work, and school administration. They felt burned out and emotionally drained from their work. They entered the teaching profession because of intrinsic and altruistic reasons