In an effort to improve the quality of education in Indonesia, the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) has taken a strategic step by providing social security assurance (Jamsostek) to non-civil servant madrasah teachers. Through a partnership with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, this program has reached 165,768 teachers across Indonesia. This initiative is a tangible manifestation of the government’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of educators who have dedicated themselves to enlightening the nation.

The Jamsostek program for non-civil servant madrasah teachers not only provides financial benefits to recipients but also has a wide-ranging positive impact. With guaranteed health protection, workplace accident coverage, and retirement benefits, teachers can work more peacefully and focus on their main task of educating. Additionally, this program is expected to boost motivation and productivity among teachers, as well as reduce teacher turnover rates in madrasahs.

The well-being of assured teachers will directly impact the quality of education in madrasahs. Teachers who feel secure and prosperous tend to be more dedicated and have a high spirit in fulfilling their duties. They will be more motivated to enhance their competencies and the quality of teaching. Consequently, students will receive better and higher-quality education.

To benefit from the Jamsostek program, a non-civil servant madrasah teacher must meet certain criteria set by the government, such as being an active teacher, having a minimum of two years of service, and being no older than 59 years. Kemenag has allocated a budget of Rp 21.483 billion to fund this program for the year 2024. This program is expected to be the first step in realizing better welfare for all non-civil servant madrasah teachers in Indonesia.

The Jamsostek program for non-civil servant madrasah teachers is a crucial step in the government’s efforts to enhance the quality of education in Indonesia. By providing social protection to teachers, it is hoped that a more conducive and sustainable educational environment can be created. Moving forward, the program is expected to be further developed and expanded in scope so that more madrasah teachers can benefit from it. Additionally, periodic evaluations are necessary to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of this program.