Offered an assistant teaching position as an incoming first year

Hi all, looking for some advice on DOE job searching/ assistant teaching positions.
I just graduated with my masters in Early childhood B-2 and also passed the certification exams. I have good recommendations from student teaching and from daycare experience. I felt confident about getting a job this year but it’s mid July and I’ve had absolutely no luck. I’ve been offered an assistant teaching position at what seems to be a very nice public school in district 3- just the sort of place I’d want to work. The woman I interviewed with told me that assistant teaching positions often lead to lead positions after a year or so, and I figure it’s a good way to get my foot in the door if nothing else. That being said, the pay is awful (I’d need a second job) and I really was looking for a lead position. I’m unsure if I should accept this position for fear nothing else will show up, or keep looking. Right now my plan is to accept and also continue looking but I’m worried I’ll have to sign a contract… I’m not sure how it works. Any advice would be appreciated