Missouri S&T has partnered with Knack, a leading peer tutoring platform enabling our students to learn from one another. With Knack, students can book 1-on-1 or group tutoring sessions—both online and in person.
About the Position
Work as a tutor through the Knack platform. If you are an S&T student with at least a semester of time here, you are eligible to be a tutor on Knack in any course you've passed with at least a B. Set your own schedule and work when you want!
Knack Tutor Pay Rate and Training
Tutors work as 1099 Contractors and their pay is set by the University.
- Tutors are paid $15/hr per session held
- Tutors are required to complete Peer Tutor Training (the Basics) before being allowed to tutor sessions.
- Module 1: The Basics covers the role of a tutor, tutoring dos and don'ts, and the tutoring process.
- This is the only training tutors are paid to complete.
- Module 1: The Basics covers the role of a tutor, tutoring dos and don'ts, and the tutoring process.
- Optional Trainings:
- Module 2: Tutoring Ethics covers a range of professional ethics topics related to peer tutoring, such as FERPA, Title IX, copyright compliance, and academic integrity.
- Module 3: Communication covers communication styles and skills, and active listening and responding.
- Module 4: Learning Strategies covers study skills like goal setting and planning, and time management.
Undergraduate Students
If you are an S&T student with at least a semester of time here, you are eligible to be a tutor on Knack in any course you've passed with at least a B. Set your own schedule and work when you want!
International Students
Please see the Knack's information regarding eligibility to work as a tutor if you are an international student.
Note: If you are an international student completing undergrad at Missouri S&T you may qualify to work as a Knack tutor. For more detailed information, please reach out to the Knack Program administrator via email.
Graduate Students
At this time, the Knack platform does not support graduate courses. Therefore, most graduate students (unless undergrad was completed at Missouri S&T) will not qualify to work as a tutor on Knack.
Note: For more detailed information, please reach out to the Knack program administrator via email.
Ready to Apply?
Use the button below to visit mst.joinknack.com and log-in with your University SSO. If you have questions as you sign up, Knack's Student Success Team is ready to help via live chat (online or in the app) or by emailing support@joinknack.com.