Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, offers a fulfilling career opportunity for married couples interested in making a meaningful impact on students' lives through a family-like environment. 🏫✨

About Milton Hershey School

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, 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 cost-free, career-focused education. With more than 12,000 graduates and ongoing expansion, MHS continues to prioritize student development and success.

Position: Full-time Flex Houseparents

We are recruiting married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. This unique, life-changing role involves living on campus in student homes and supporting a group of approximately 8–13 students. ❤️🏡

Key Responsibilities

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

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. Over time, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their own home. 🏠

Benefits

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximate total of $168,000 per couple), including 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 throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Couples legally married 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, weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one approved dog breed
• 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 (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; role models for students

Apply Now!

This career offers a rewarding challenge that requires dedication and commitment from both spouses to support student success. To be considered, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. Learn more and apply here. 🎯✨