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NWR: Which to choose?!

MrsTwizz Posted:

NWR: Which to choose?!

I've been offered 2 jobs, a leave replacement until June in Queens or a TA position in a Nassau school district. I'm pressed for time and dont know waht to do! Any thoughts?

SummerBride10 Posted:

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I would take the leave replacement. The way I see it: Its MUCH harder to find a teaching position than TA position. Even though you'll be done in June, come september, you have something to add to your resume. Plus, if you cant find a full time teaching job for sept...chances are you'll find a TA one. Good luck!

MrsTwizz Posted:

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Thanks. That was my concern. I've heard that principals have a hard time seeing you out of the TA position once you've taken one but then again I thought it would get my foot in the door of a LI school. I'm so confused!

SummerBride10 Posted:

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Have you previously worked as a TA or a teacher?

MrsTwizz Posted:

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No, I just graduated in December. These were my very first interviews

emc282rjm Posted:

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Definitely take the leave position. Schools are all about getting your foot in the door and who you know. Once you are in the leave position, you will have no problem making connections and finding a job for September.

SummerBride10 Posted:

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Posted by MrsTwizz

No, I just graduated in December. These were my very first interviews



Congrats on graduating. This is my first year teaching as well. I started a week into school as a leave replacement. When I was going on interviews, I found most school districts didnt consider TA positions as 'experience' but rather they want experience with you running the classroom. So it might be better for you to take the leave replacement. Good luck!
MrsTwizz Posted:

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Thanks so much!

GT143EA Posted:

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Id take the leave replacement!Good luck!

fiore76 Posted:

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Hmmm. I am currently a TA in Suffolk. I recommend the leave replacement in Queens.

Deeglasser Posted:

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TAKE THE LEAVE REPLACEMENT!!!

Teach24 Posted:

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Congrats on graduating! Isn't it a great feeling? Where in Queens? I work in Queens. Def. take a leave replacement in Queens. You will prob. have more of a chance getting a job in Queens. FM if you want.

MrsL2010 Posted:

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take the leave replacement. it is real classroom experience. don't get me wrong, TA's work in the classroom too (i was a TA for 3 1/2 years while goin for my masters), but a principal is more likely to consider you if you have your own classroom.

MrsTwizz Posted:

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