Captioner
<p>We are currently looking for Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be attending classes at university/colleges remotely. Our service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed!</p>
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<p>Responsibilities:</p>
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<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>
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<p><strong>Requirements</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for individuals who have</p>
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<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 70+ 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>
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<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>
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<li>Everyday learning opportunities</li>
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<li>Flexible schedules </li>
<li>Work with new technology</li>
<li>Contribute to equitable access to education</li>
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