Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Join Our Team at Milton Hershey School! 🎓

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, offers an exceptional, cost-free, career-focused education to over 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds, supported by over a century of dedicated service. We are now looking for committed married couples to serve as Full-Time Flex Houseparents, shaping the lives of our students while enjoying a fulfilling career.

About Milton Hershey School (MHS) 🏫

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is a fully endowed institution that has graduated over 12,000 students. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Position: Full-Time Flex Houseparents 💑

As Flex Houseparents, couples will live in on-campus student homes, providing essential care and guidance to approximately 8–13 students. You will help create a family-like setting conducive to students’ growth and success.

Key Responsibilities 📝

• Supervision & Mentorship: Providing daily oversight and guidance
• Household Management: Managing routines and student schedules
• Health & Wellness: Administering medications and ensuring overall well-being
• Transportation & Activities: Driving students to events and engaging in developmental and recreational activities
• Spiritual Leadership: Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Household Administration: Overseeing budgeting and reporting tasks

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, you will transition to a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in a dedicated home.

Benefits & Compensation 💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (~$168,000 total per couple), including free housing, meals on duty, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; retirement savings
• Additional Perks: Relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off throughout the year

Qualifications & Requirements 🎓

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• 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; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to certify 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, professionalism, and role-model qualities

Important Notes 🔑

This career is both challenging and rewarding, requiring a high level of commitment from both spouses to support student success. Both partners must complete individual employment applications for consideration.

Ready to Make a Difference? 🌟

To learn more and apply, visit our application page.