Orton-Gillingham Language Instructor (Internship)

Are you looking for a way to use your expertise in English?

Are you passionate about working with children who need to build literacy skills?

, is offering English undergraduate students or those having recently completed a BA/BEd in a related field paid internships as Orton-Gillingham Language Instructors. This is a two-year internship program.

FAx serves children and youth with dyslexia and language-based learning differences by providing Orton-Gillingham (OG) Remedial Language Instruction. OG is a multisensory, structured, research-based approach to teaching reading, writing and spelling. Certified Orton-Gillingham instructors are in high demand throughout the lower mainland.

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What we are offering:

• 70 hours of OG training free of charge, excluding books and materials. In-person Associate Level Part 1 training takes place from August 17th -21st, 2026, and Associate Level Part 2, dates and times TBD.
• FAx onboarding from September 1 to 3rd, 2026.
• An opportunity to teach literacy skills for up to six students twice per week.
• eligibility for Orton-Gillingham certification from the OGA (upon completion of a two-year practicum).
• 50% off the cost of the practicum, which includes a minimum of 10 observations.
• Internship pay of $38 per session (increased to $50.50 after the first 6 months).

What we are looking for:

• English undergraduate students or those having recently completed a BA/BEd in a related field with a passion for working with children (K-7).
• A commitment to a maximum of 12 sessions per week (4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday to Thursday).
• A minimum two-year commitment from September to June each year (including 3 weeks off at winter break and 2 weeks off at spring break).

Interested applicants, please submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Erin Kline, Executive Director, FAx. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.