Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

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

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds by becoming a dedicated Houseparent at Hershey's renowned Milton Hershey School. This career offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a family-like environment while supporting the growth and development of students in need.

About Milton Hershey School 🎓

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, provides over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students with a cost-free, career-focused education. With over 12,000 alumni, the school continues to expand its mission to serve more students, thanks to the school's substantial endowment and the Hersheys’ enduring generosity.

Position: Full-Time Flex Houseparents ❤️🏠

We are seeking married couples to serve as Full-Time Flex Houseparents. In this heartfelt role, couples live in on-campus student homes, offering guidance, supervision, and support to approximately 8–13 students. Your work will help foster a nurturing, structured environment that encourages students’ academic, emotional, and social success.

Key Responsibilities 📝

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

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

Benefits & Compensation 💰🌟

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximately $168,000 total per couple)
• Inclusive 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 & Requirements ✅

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Couples must be legally married for at least two years
• Both spouses aged 27 or older
• Maximum of three dependent children residing in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; alcohol not permitted on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one approved breed dog allowed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading students in 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; serve as positive role models

This role is both challenging and rewarding, requiring a high level of commitment and dedication from both spouses. Interested couples must complete individual applications for consideration.

How to Apply 📝🔗

To learn more and submit your application, please visit our website.