Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Milton Hershey School offers a meaningful career opportunity for married couples who want to make a lasting impact on students' lives while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive community. 🎓💕

About Milton Hershey School 🌟

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a renowned home and school dedicated to providing a cost-free, career-focused education to over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Established in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school has graduated over 12,000 students and continues to grow, serving more children each year.

Open Position: Full-time Flex Houseparents 🏠

We are seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this impactful role, couples live in on-campus student homes and provide essential care, guidance, supervision, and support to approximately 8–13 students, helping create a nurturing, family-like environment that encourages holistic development.

Key Responsibilities 📝

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

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a schedule of nine days on duty followed by three days off. Over time, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role, residing and working with the same group of students in their own home.

Benefits 💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximately $168,000 total per couple)
• Inclusive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability options, retirement plans
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off during designated periods

Qualifications 🎓

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Legally married couples for at least two years
• Both spouses aged 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children residing in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet limitations: one dog of approved breeds and fish only
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to be certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; serve as role models

Join Us 🚀

This is a unique, rewarding career that demands a strong commitment to student success. Both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, click here.