At a Glance
- Tasks: Attend classes remotely, take notes, and caption lectures for students.
- Company: Supportive educational service provider focused on accessibility.
- Benefits: Flexible schedules, everyday learning opportunities, and work with new technology.
- Other info: Minimum commitment of one semester with varied assignments.
- Why this job: Make a difference by helping students succeed in their academic journey.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary education, strong typing skills, and sensitivity to diverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 $ per hour.
We are currently looking for Note Takers and Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines.
Candidates will be expected to attend classes remotely.
Schedules starting in the Winter semester (Jan 2027).
These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed!
Preference for candidates that have a STEM background (Science, Math, Engineering) and able to do notes/captions for those subject areas. (Not required)
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
- 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 75+ 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.
- Everyday learning opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Work with new technology
- Contribute to equitable access to education
Captioner and Note taker employer: Habitat Learn Inc
Join our dynamic team as a Captioner and Note Taker, where you will play a vital role in enhancing educational accessibility for students across various academic disciplines. Our supportive work culture fosters everyday learning opportunities and offers flexible schedules, allowing you to balance your commitments while contributing to equitable access to education. With a focus on employee growth and the chance to work with innovative technology, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in an academic environment.
