Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking dedicated married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents—a rewarding opportunity to influence the lives of students while living on campus. 🌟

About Milton Hershey School 🏫

Founded in 1909 and generously funded by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school for over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Over the years, the school has graduated more than 12,000 students, continuing to grow and serve more families, all through philanthropy and a commitment to excellence.

Position Overview

As a Flex Houseparent, you and your spouse will reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support to groups of approximately 8–13 students. This vital role helps foster a nurturing, family-like environment that nurtures students’ academic, emotional, and social growth. 🤝

Key Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational events
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

Work Schedule & Transition

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

Benefits 🌟

• Salary: $44,768 per person (total approximate compensation of $168,000 per couple), including housing, meals, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA and FSA accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off throughout the year

Qualifications ✅

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Married couples legally married for at least two years
• Both spouses aged 27 or older
• Maximum of three dependents residing in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one breed-approved dog
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to certify to drive student vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong integrity and professionalism; role models for students

Join Our Team! 🚀

This position offers a unique, challenging, and fulfilling career path dedicated to student success. Both spouses must submit individual employment applications to be considered. To learn more and apply, visit here.