Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Join Milton Hershey School as a Full-time Flex Houseparent Couple! 🌟

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is seeking dedicated married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, offering a life-changing opportunity to support and mentor students from disadvantaged backgrounds in a nurturing, family-like environment.

About Milton Hershey School 🏫

Established in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS provides over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students with a cost-free, career-focused education. With more than 12,000 graduates, the school continues to grow and make a difference in students' lives.

Position Overview 🎯

As a Flex Houseparent, you will reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support to a group of approximately 8–13 students. Your vital role fosters a structured, family-like environment that nurtures students' academic, emotional, and social development, helping them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities ✨

• Supervision & Mentorship: Providing daily guidance and support to students
• Household Management: Managing routines and student schedules
• Health & Wellness: Administering medications and ensuring student well-being
• Transportation & Activities: Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreation events
• Spiritual Leadership: Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Household Oversight: Managing budgeting and household reporting

Work Schedule & Transition 🔄

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During weekdays, there is unscheduled time while students are in school. Eventually, couples transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same students in their dedicated home.

Benefits & Compensation 💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximate total of $168,000 per couple annually, including housing, meals during duty, utilities, and more)
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
• Relocation & Training: Assistance provided along with paid training
• Paid Time Off: Scheduled throughout the year

Qualifications 📋

• Experience volunteering or working with youth
• Married for at least two years, with both spouses aged 27 or older
• Maximum of three dependent children living in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; alcohol not permitted on duty
• Pet restrictions: only fish and one approved breed dog allowed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to get certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading students in devotions and participating in Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and role-model qualities

Join Us for a Rewarding Career 🌟

This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that demands a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. To be considered, each spouse must complete individual employment applications.

For more information and to apply, visit our website.