Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Join Milton Hershey School as a Full-Time Flex Houseparents! 🏡✨

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds by becoming a dedicated Houseparent at this historic and expanding institution in Hershey, PA.

About Milton Hershey School

Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school serving over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students. Fully endowed, the school provides a superior, career-focused education at no cost to students, boasting over 12,000 alumni and continuously growing to meet the needs of more students.

Position Overview

We are seeking married couples to serve as Full-Time Flex Houseparents. This enriching and impactful career involves living in on-campus student homes and guiding groups of around 8–13 students, fostering a supportive, family-like environment that promotes academic, emotional, and social growth. 🌱

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students
• Manage household routines and student schedules
• Administer medications and promote student wellness
• Drive students to activities and plan engaging developmental and recreational activities
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel
• Oversee household budgeting and reporting

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes with a working schedule of nine consecutive 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 a dedicated home. 🏠

What’s in it for You?

• Salary: $44,768 per person (~$168,000 total per couple), including free housing, meals during duty, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; retirement plans
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off at designated times throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Legally married couples for at least two years
• Both spouses aged 27 or older
• Residence of no more than three dependent children 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 dog allowed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with the ability to get certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and role-model qualities

Why Consider This Career?

This role offers a unique, challenging, yet rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in students' lives. It requires a high level of commitment and partnership from both spouses. Both partners must complete individual employment applications to apply. To learn more or apply, visit our application page.