Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, offers a meaningful career opportunity for married couples passionate about shaping young lives through a structured, family-like environment. 🌟

About Milton Hershey School (MHS)

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school dedicated to providing a cost-free, career-focused education to over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Thanks to the Hershey founders' vision and endowment, the school has graduated over 12,000 students and continues to grow, impacting more lives daily.

Position: Full-Time Flex Houseparents 🏡

We are seeking devoted married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in a unique, rewarding role that significantly influences students' academic, emotional, and social growth. In this role, couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing essential 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 promoting student wellness
• Driving students to activities and actively engaging in developmental and recreational events
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

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

Benefits & Compensation 💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person, totaling approximately $168,000 per couple, coupled with 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 & Requirements

• 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 residing in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one approved breed dog allowed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to be certified for student van driving
• Comfort leading students in devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (proselytizing is prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and role-model qualities

Join Our Team!

This position represents a challenging, yet highly rewarding career and life choice that requires a strong commitment from both spouses. To be considered, both individuals must complete individual employment applications. Learn more and apply here. 🌟