Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

🌟 Join a transformative educational community in Hershey, PA, dedicated to empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds through a cost-free, career-focused education! Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, playing a vital role in nurturing and guiding our students in a family-like environment.

About Milton Hershey School (MHS)

Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School provides an extraordinary education to over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students. With more than 12,000 graduates, the school continues to grow, thanks to its fully endowed mission to serve more students each year.

Position: Full-time Flex Houseparents

In this unique career opportunity, couples live on campus and care for a group of approximately 8–13 students, fostering a nurturing, structured environment that supports their academic, emotional, and social growth. ❤️

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 recreational events
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

Your Work Schedule & Transition 📅

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes with a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. During weekdays, houseparents 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 dedicated home.

Benefits & Compensation 💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximate total of $168,000 per couple), including free housing, meals during duty hours, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending 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
• Ages: both spouses must be at least 27 years old
• Legally married for at least two years
• 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 dog of approved breeds
• 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; serving as role models for students

Why Consider This Role? 🌟

This is a challenging yet rewarding career and life choice that requires dedication from both spouses to support student success. If you're committed to making a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to serve in a meaningful way.

Apply Today! 🚀

For more information and to submit your application, please visit our application page.