Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Join Milton Hershey School as a Full-Time Flex Housepair Couple! 🏡✨

Discover a rewarding career opportunity in Hershey, PA, where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive community.

About Milton Hershey School

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school dedicated to providing a cost-free, career-focused education to over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students. With a legacy of over 12,000 graduates, MHS continues to expand its impactful mission thanks to generous endowments and visionary leadership.

Position Overview: Full-Time Flex Houseparents 🎯

We are seeking committed married couples to serve as Flex Houseparents—a unique, full-time role residing in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, and supervision to groups of approximately 8–13 students. This impactful role helps foster a nurturing, family-like environment that supports students’ academic, emotional, and social growth.

Key Responsibilities 📝

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students
• Manage household routines and student schedules
• Administer medications and promote student wellness
• Transport students to activities and engage in developmental/recreational programs
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel
• Oversee household budgeting and reporting

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. During weekdays, they have unscheduled time while students are in school. Transition into a Placed Houseparent role where they reside with and support the same group of students in their own home.

Benefits & Compensation 💼💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (total approximate compensation of $168,000 per couple), includes free housing, meals during duty, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off at scheduled intervals throughout the year

Qualifications & Requirements ✅

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Legally married couples for at least two years
• Both spouses aged 27 or older
• Maximum of three dependent children residing in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet limitations: Only fish and one breed-approved dog allowed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to obtain certification to drive student vans
• Ability to lead students in daily devotions and attend Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism, serving as positive role models

Note: Both spouses must complete individual employment applications for consideration.

Learn More & Apply 🚀

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Visit our application page to learn more and submit your applications today!