Hidden Realities of Teachers with Multiple Ancillary Functions: Elementary Teachers in Focus

This phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of elementary school teachers who performed multiple ancillary functions in addition to their teaching responsibilities in Tibungco District, Division of Davao City.Ten public elementary school teachers participated in in-depth interviews, and the narratives were analyzed using thematic analysis.The findings identified three major challenge themes: workload overload, time constraints, and emotional strain.Teachers described how non-teach