Captioner and Note taker

Job description

We are currently looking for Note Takers and Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend in person classes at university/colleges in Oshawa and surrounding regions. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed! We have a preference for candidates with a Math or Science background, however, those a part of other educational disciplines are welcome to apply. Schedules starting in September. Responsibilities:

- Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs

- Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon, verbatim of what the instructor said.

- Note taking- recording key information from a lecture. Organized to be used as a study aid, key points and major topics are utilized as major headings

Requirements We are looking for individuals who have

- Completed post secondary education or about to graduate

- Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects. E.g. Math, English, Sciences, Arts, Business, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and more!

- Typing speed of 60+ wpm

- Comfortable in an academic environment

- Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities.

- Use of own personal laptop

- Strong writing and editing skills

- Ability to analyze and process information quickly

- Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines

- Minimum of 2 professional references

- Police Clearance Certificate

We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester. Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules. Assignments typically take place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday. Benefits

- Everyday learning opportunities

- Flexible schedules

- Work with new technology

- Contribute to equitable access to education