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.
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 graduateStudied 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+ wpmComfortable in an academic environmentSensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities.Use of own personal laptopStrong writing and editing skillsAbility to analyze and process information quicklyAble to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlinesMinimum of 2 professional referencesPolice Clearance CertificateWe 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 opportunitiesFlexible schedulesWork with new technologyContribute to equitable access to education