Staff Hiring Fall 2026

We are hiring a part time facilitator!

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH MONDAY, JULY 27TH.

Meraki School of Democracy is an independent youth-run school and enrichment program for youth ages 5-18. At Meraki, young people learn through following their interests and passions, free play, interacting and managing conflict in community, navigating relationships, self-chosen activities and deep dives, consensus decision-making, and more.


We believe in self-directed, community rooted, consent-based education. All of our activities and offerings are opt-in, except for a few key community practices which are required, such as General Assembly (our decision-making meeting), and our clean-up time to take care of our space.


The role of facilitators is to support and facilitate our youth-run democratic processes; support conflict resolution processes; and develop trusting, supportive relationships with young people free from coercion and control.  Facilitators will assist in coordinating youth activities, create and run offerings, and model engagement in passions in interests. Facilitators will also support minor admin work such as family interviews, mentorship meetings, communication and weekly emails, and family check-in conferences.


Job specifics: 15 hours per week (more hours possible on an occasional basis as a substitute) September-June, $25/hour. Future summer camps and offerings to be decided by staff. Benefits are not available at this time.

Hiring Process:

Applicants will have a short exploratory interview with the board. If you proceed to the second step of the process you will be interviewed by a panel of enrolled youth and facilitators. Final decision is a rank-choice election through the General Assembly (which is currently enrolled youth and facilitators).

To Apply submit a resume and cover letter to info@merakischool.org by August 7th.


Meraki School of Democracy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from all candidates. Meraki School of Democracy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or disability unrelated to performance of the position.

Staff Responsibilities include:

  • Model curiosity and willingness to try new things. 

  • Maintain and nurture one’s personal interests openly. 

  • Collaborate on putting together a compendium of the organizations, opportunities, mentors, and places available to youth in your community and online. This can provide educational opportunities on a wide range of subjects in one’s area. Keep track of what they have going on, develop relationships with them, and actively share and amplify them in one’s community.

  • Share opportunities around topics of interest. Happily accept no. Actively support yes. 

  • Amplify the offerings of the day, through written and verbal reminders. 

  • Assist youth with organizing and executing their ideas. Youth are not often given agency over their time and space and because of that have limited experience organizing around a goal. Facilitators can empower youth to try new projects by helping them work out the details and follow through without the expectation of perfection. 

  • Admin work includes weekly emails, communication with families, new daily interviews, and family conferences.

  • Ongoing deschooling, anti-adultism, and other internal work

  • Participate in one time and ongoing trainings including CPR & first aid, conflict resolution, and more

  • About five hours of in-person training will be required upon hiring



These are ideas that reflect our care for the quality and longevity of our communities. Ways that we can be accountable to governing bodies, our communities and future generations. These are just some of the possible responsibilities that can come up as part of our work as staff and facilitators. 


  • Collaborate with the community to host events like Open Houses and seasonal Rituals. Gatherings, dances, parties, potlucks, these events are an important part of getting to know each other and sharing in joy.


  • Synthesize and translate the activities of the school into conventional terms for conventional academic requirements. Usually done through short notes and pictures. This can be a tedious task, but is extremely helpful for families as they navigate the cultural and bureaucratic landscape. Doing this well can give people a sense of understanding around what they might initially see value in at the school.