Captioner and Note taker

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