Captioner and Note taker

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p>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 <span >university/colleges</span> in Oshawa and surrounding regions. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed! </p><p>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. </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs</li><li>Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon, verbatim of what the instructor said. </li><li>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</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>We are looking for individuals who have</p><ul><li>Completed post secondary education or about to graduate</li><li>Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects. E.g. Math, English, Sciences, Arts, Business, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and more!</li><li>Typing speed of 60+ wpm</li><li>Comfortable in an academic environment</li><li>Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities. </li><li>Use of own personal laptop</li><li>Strong writing and editing skills</li><li>Ability to analyze and process information quickly</li><li>Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines</li><li>Minimum of 2 professional references</li><li>Police Clearance Certificate</li></ul><p>We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester.</p><p>Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules. Assignments typically take place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Everyday learning opportunities</li></ul><ul><li>Flexible schedules </li><li>Work with new technology</li><li>Contribute to equitable access to education</li></ul></p></p>