At WNY Dyslexia Specialists, we believe every child deserves the chance to become a confident reader, no matter how their brain is wired. We provide structured, Orton-Gillingham–based instruction for students with dyslexia and related reading challenges in a warm, calm, predictable setting.
We are growing and are always interested in connecting with experienced, mission-driven instructors who want to do this work with care, fidelity, and heart.
Current Opportunity: Orton-Gillingham Academy–Trained Instructor
Location: Amherst, NY • In-person • Part-time (Afternoons)
We are seeking an Orton-Gillingham Academy–trained instructor to join our team in Amherst, NY. This is a part-time, in-person position with consistent afternoon hours.
Our students need instructors who can both design and deliver high-quality OG lessons and who understand the emotional side of dyslexia—students who may arrive discouraged, frustrated, or anxious about reading. We are looking for someone who can provide clear instruction within a highly structured lesson framework, while also helping students feel safe, seen, and supported.
Key Details
- In-person instruction at our Amherst office
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:30 pm
- Weekly hours: approximately 15–20 hours per week
- Employment type: W-2 employee (not a contractor)
- Compensation: Starting at $28 per hour during the initial phase
- Increases available as you demonstrate proficiency in both lesson design and delivery, up to $30 per hour and beyond based on performance and commitment
- All lesson materials, student assessments, and ongoing support provided
- Our schedule is built around what our students need for consistency and progress. For that reason, instructors do not self-schedule; the center sets the schedule so students have predictable, stable routines.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has completed Orton-Gillingham Academy training at the Classroom Educator level or aboveIs comfortable both designing and delivering 1:1 OG lessons
- Understands how to move a student through an OG scope and sequence based on ongoing diagnostic teaching
- Is available consistently from 2:30–6:30 pm, Monday through Friday
- Appreciates structure, clear expectations, and a team-based approach
- Can be firm, fair, and kind with students, setting boundaries while maintaining a warm, encouraging presence
- Is reflective and open to feedback, with a desire to keep learning and refining their practice
This role is a good fit for someone who wants meaningful, steady part-time work in a focused, supportive setting—not a “choose your own adventure” tutoring job.
Why Work With WNY Dyslexia Specialists?
- You get to focus on teaching while we handle intake, scheduling, billing, parent communication, and operations.
- You work in a calm, well-equipped office space designed for this kind of instruction.
- You’re part of a small, committed team that values collaboration, professionalism, and doing right by kids.
- You have access to diagnostic assessment data, established lesson structures, and ongoing support from an experienced Orton-Gillingham interventionist.
- You get the satisfaction of seeing students’ confidence grow session by session as reading becomes less scary and more doable.
We are also in the process of transitioning our work into a not-for-profit structure so that we can expand access to high-quality structured literacy instruction for students who might not otherwise be able to receive it. Instructors who join us are part of that larger mission.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the kind of work you’d like to do, we’d love to hear from you.
Please email:
- Your resume
- A brief description of your Orton-Gillingham training (where, when, and at what level)
- Your general availability Monday–Friday between 2:30 and 6:30 pm
to:
jenniferhoffman@wnydyslexiaspecialists.com
Subject line: Instructor Application – [Your Name]
Even if we are not actively hiring at the exact moment you contact us, we are always happy to learn about strong candidates and may reach out when a position opens.