Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, offers a prestigious career opportunity for married couples passionate about making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged youth through a residential, family-style setting. 🎓✨

About Milton Hershey School

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School is a top-tier home and school environment where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students receive a free, career-focused education. Thanks to generous endowments and a rich legacy, the school has produced over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand its impact.

Position: Full-time Flex Houseparents

We are seeking dedicated married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents — a unique, impactful career that involves residing in on-campus student homes and providing care, guidance, and supervision to groups 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 planning engaging recreational and developmental activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Work Schedule

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 in school. With experience, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their dedicated home.

Benefits 🏥💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximate total of $168,000 per couple, including housing, meals, utilities, and more)
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off at scheduled intervals throughout the year

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Couples who are legally married for at least two years
• Both spouses aged 27 or older
• Residence limited to no more than three dependent children in the student 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 obtain certification for student van driving
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and role-modeling qualities

How to Apply

This role offers a challenging, rewarding career and life experience demanding a high level of commitment from both spouses. Interested couples are required to submit individual employment applications. Learn more and apply here.