Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

🌟 Join a transformative educational community dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth through a cost-free, career-focused education in Hershey, PA. Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking dedicated married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, helping shape the future of students in a nurturing, family-like environment.

About Milton Hershey School

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier institution that has been providing a comprehensive, free education to over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from underserved backgrounds since 1909. Thanks to the vision and generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school boasts over 12,000 graduates and continues to grow.

Position: Full-time Flex Houseparents 🏡

We are hiring married couples to live and work on campus as Flex Houseparents, offering guidance and support to students in a caring, family-like setting. This is a life-changing opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and promoting student wellness
• Driving students to activities and engaging in developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing household budgeting and 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, they have unscheduled time while students are in school. Eventually, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role, residing with and supervising a consistent group of students in their own home.

Benefits

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximate total compensation of $168,000 per couple), which includes free housing, meals on duty, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability options
• Retirement savings plan
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off at scheduled times during the year

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• This role requires a married couple legally committed for at least two years
• Both spouses must be 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 allowances: only fish and one dog of approved breeds
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to certify to drive student home vans
• Comfort leading students in daily 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

Note

This role offers a unique blend of challenge and reward, requiring a strong commitment from both spouses to support student success. Interested couples must complete individual employment applications for consideration.

Learn More & Apply 😊

For more information and to submit your application, please visit our application page.