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Utilizing a descriptive correlational research design, data were collected from 226 teachers selected using simple random sampling using questionnaires and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that transformational leadership is the most prevalent style, followed by transactional leadership, with laissez-faire leadership the least practiced. Teachers were found to be satisfied with coworkers and, the nature of work, but dissatisfied with fringe benefits, and pay, and uncertain about their satisfaction levels with the remaining facets ofjob satisfaction. There was a significant and positive correlation between transformational leadership and teachers’job satisfaction, a moderate correlation with transactional leadership, and a negative correlation with laissez-faire leadership. Besides, leadership styles account for 37.4% of the variation in teachers'job satisfaction. The study highlights the need for leadership development programs to enhance teachers’job satisfaction.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nEffective leadership within educational institutions, particularly school principals, plays a vital role in shaping the work environment for teachers. Wangai (2015) observed that principalsas school leaders have a duty to provide a favorable working environment that would promote employees’job satisfaction through appropriate leadership behaviors. The World Bank (2015) also stated that a principal’s leadership style is among the key factors affecting a teacher’s job satisfaction.  \nPrincipals, as key leaders within schools, wield significant influence over the school environment, teacher morale, and overall job satisfaction (Avolio & Bass, 2004). Leadership styles, such as transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire, have been extensively studied for their impact on organizational outcomes, including employee satisfaction and performance (Bass, 1985; Yukl, 2010) .  \nTransformational leadership, characterized by vision, inspiration, and individualized consideration, has been linked to higher levels of job satisfaction among educators (Leithwood & Jantzi, 2006). This style emphasizes empowering teachers, fostering a shared vision, and promoting intellectual stimulation, which can positively influence teacher motivation and commitment (Bryman, 1992) . In contrast, transactional leadership focuses on contingent rewards and management by exception, which may address immediate issues but could potentially limit long-term engagement and satisfaction (Bass & Avolio, 1994) . Laissez-faire leadership, on the other hand, is marked by a lack of involvement and decision-making and tends to correlate negatively with job satisfaction and organizational outcomes (Den Hartog, et.al., 2002) .  \nVarious studies showed a positive relationship between leadership style and teachers'job satisfaction (Bateh and Heyliger, 2014; Ali and Dahie, 2015; Zeleke and Obang, 2021) . The principal‘s leadership behavior is one of the positive factors that have a direct relationship with the job satisfaction of teachers (Bogler, 2001) . Teachers should get a favorable working condition and  \nEducational Planning | Winter 2025 133 Vol. 32, No. 1  \nan income that can help them cover their basic needs. If conditions of such type are not conducive for them, they might be forced to leave their workplace and look for better places in terms of payment and working conditions. Such instability of teachers will have an impact on students'learning achievements. For such instability and dissatisfaction, leadership styles of principals have [a significant role to play. Robina et.al](a","cbCaihxpB7JyYAzK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihxpB7JyYAzK","pdf",315468,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n# Statement of the Problem","[{\"question\":\"What was the purpose of the study?\",\"answer\":\"The study examined the relationship between principals' leadership styles and teachers’ job satisfaction in private primary schools of Addis Ababa.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the research conducted and who participated?\",\"answer\":\"A descriptive correlational design was used. Questionnaires were collected from 226 teachers selected through simple random sampling and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics.\"},{\"question\":\"Which leadership style was most prevalent and how did it relate to job satisfaction?\",\"answer\":\"Transformational leadership was the most prevalent style. 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