Teacher Assistant or Full-Time?

My husband has been working as an aid for the past three years while trying to find a certified teaching job. He was offered a TA position, including insurance, in his dream district for next year. He graduated from the district, I work in the district, and our son goes to school in that district. The AP who interviewed him said they loved him. Problem is, two days later, he was offered a full-time certified teaching job at a charter school in the city. My brain says that he should take the teaching position for the experience and the full-time salary. My heart says to keep the TA position and hope it turns into a full-time opportunity in the district next year. Any suggestions?

 

Can you afford to live on his TA salary? Which job would he feel happiest doing?

 

We can live off his TA salary and mine, it's just right. He'd be happier at the TA school.

 

There's your answer!!!

 

Then you have your answer - who knows, the TA district might offer him a job in the future.

 

Thanks! You guys eased my mind!

 

I agree. The experience as a TA at the preferred school will be extremely valuable!