Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Join the Milton Hershey School as a Full-Time Flex Houseparents — Make a Difference in Students' Lives! 🌟

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking dedicated married couples to serve as Full-Time Flex Houseparents, offering a transformative career opportunity to impact the lives of disadvantaged youth while providing a supportive, family-like environment on campus.

About Milton Hershey School 🏫

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school provides over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students with a cost-free, career-focused education. Thanks to their enduring generosity, the school has graduated more than 12,000 students and continues to grow, serving more learners each year.

Position Overview 👥

As a Flex Houseparent, you and your spouse will live in on-campus student homes, caring for groups of approximately 8–13 students. Your role is vital in creating a nurturing, structured environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth, helping students reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities 🎯

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

Initially, 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. Over time, they may transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working consistently with the same group of students in their own home.

Compensation & Benefits 💰

• Annual salary: $44,768 per person (Approximately $168,000 total per couple, including housing, meals, utilities, and more)
• Comprehensive insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• Financial planning: health savings accounts, flexible spending, life insurance, disability options, retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off: at designated times 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 and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet restrictions: only fish and one approved breed of dog
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with ability to obtain certification for driving student vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; role models for students

Join Our Community 🌟

This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career opportunity requiring a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. Interested couples must complete individual employment applications to be considered.

Apply Today 📄

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