<![CDATA[The quality of education in pesantren is determined by teacher quality, yet pesantren in Indonesia face persistent challenges in managing teacher human resources, particularly regarding welfare, professional development, and recognition. This study analyzes the strategic planning of teacher human resource (HR) development to improve teaching quality at Pesantren Nurhasanat, Jatisari, Karawang, using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as the analytical framework. A qualitative narrative approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentary analysis with ten informants representing teachers, administrative staff, and institutional leaders. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, with credibility ensured through triangulation and member checking. Physiological and safety needs remain partially unmet due to financial constraints, delayed salary payments, and the absence of pension and occupational insurance schemes. Social needs are moderately fulfilled through collegial relationships and kinship culture, though formal professional learning communities are absent and leadership support is inconsistent. Esteem and self-actualization needs are developing but remain sporadic and individualistic rather than systemic. Effective HR planning in pesantren must integrate Maslow's hierarchical framework with Islamic values, prioritizing foundational welfare before advancing to professional actualization. The study contributes an Islamic-Modified Maslow Hierarchy model for educational HR development..]]>
