Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Join a Life-Changing Team at Milton Hershey School! 🌟

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, offers an exceptional, free, career-focused education to over 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are looking for dedicated married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, making a meaningful impact in students' lives while enjoying a rewarding career.

About Milton Hershey School 🏫

Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed and has graduated over 12,000 students. It continues to grow, providing a caring and structured environment that nurtures academic, emotional, and social development.

Position: Full-time Flex Houseparents ❤️

As Flex Houseparents, couples reside in on-campus student homes, offering guidance, supervision, and support to groups of approximately 8–13 students. Your role is vital in creating a family-like environment that helps students reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities 🎯

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

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

What We Offer 💼

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximate total compensation of $168,000 per couple, including housing, meals on duty, utilities, and more)
• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
• Relocation Assistance & Paid Training
• Paid Time Off: Scheduled throughout the year

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 in the home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet restrictions: only fish and one approved breed dog
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading 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

This role requires a high level of dedication and commitment from both spouses. Each spouse must complete an individual employment application for consideration.

Ready to Make a Difference? 🚀

To learn more and apply, visit our website.