Background Check Process

Find everything you need in order to complete your background check to tutor for BookNook.

Introduction

BookNook partners directly with school districts/agencies, not individual families. To ensure student safety, our school partners require BookNook tutors to pass background checks similar to what their current educators complete. 

Each district has unique regulations we must follow which means you may be asked to complete multiple background checks as a tutor with us.

Important: BookNook covers the cost of the background check fees you incur through either a coupon code or payroll reimbursement.

Getting Started

    Step 1: Start your Be A Mentor Clearance

    A majority of our upcoming programs for the 23-24 school year will require a Be A Mentor clearance. Instructions are outlined here

    Additional Background Checks

    As we identify a need for additional tutors to be cleared for additional programs based on projected program volume, we will reach out to you with instructions specific to those programs. 

    Instructions for US Citizens or US Permanent Residents living outside of the US

    If you are living outside of the US, but are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, your background check progress will look a little bit different. Click here to learn more.


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    Checking your background check status(es)

    You will be able to view the background check clearances we have on file for you under the Background Check tab of the Profile section in your Tutor Portal. If no status is listed, that indicates that we have not received a clearance for you from our clearinghouse partner. 

    Reimbursements

    BookNook reimburses for background check fees (fingerprinting and processing). Expenses such as parking or mileage are not reimbursed. Complete this form and attach the appropriate receipt(s). Approved payments will be processed on the next payroll cycle. 

    We're Here to Help! How to Get Support. 

    After reading through and following all of the instructions, if you still have questions, please feel free to contact us through our Academic Services support form or attend BookNook Tutor Office Hours over Zoom video dedicated to answering your individualized questions.  Our office hours schedule can be found here