Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

🚸 Discover a meaningful career in student care and community life at Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, where marriage couples can make a difference by serving as Full-time Flex Houseparents.

About Milton Hershey School (MHS)

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school dedicated to providing over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a tuition-free, career-focused education. Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school has grown to over 12,000 alumni and continues to expand its reach. Thanks to the Hershey family's foresight and generosity, the school offers an extraordinary opportunity for transformation and growth.

Position: Full-Time Flex Houseparents 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

MHS is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and providing essential care, guidance, and supervision to groups of approximately 8–13 students. This unique role fosters a family-like environment that nurtures students’ academic, emotional, and social development, helping them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

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

Initial Schedule & Transition

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

Benefits & Compensation 💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (~$168,000 total for a couple), which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; 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
• Married couples legally married for at least two years
• Both spouses must be age 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 restrictions: only fish and one approved breed of dog allowed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and role modeling for students

Important Notes

This position offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity that demands a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. Both spouses must complete individual employment applications to be considered.

Learn More & Apply 📝

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