Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, offers a transformative career opportunity for married couples committed to shaping the future of disadvantaged youth through a structured, family-like environment. 🏫✨

About Milton Hershey School

Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School is a premier home and school serving over 2,200 students from pre-K through 12th grade. Fully endowed thanks to the Hershey’s generosity, the school provides an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education that continues to grow, with more than 12,000 graduates to date.

Position: Full-time Flex Houseparents

We are seeking dedicated married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this meaningful role, couples live in campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support to 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 engaging in developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a schedule of nine days on duty followed by three days off. Weekday schedules are flexible when students are in school. Ultimately, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with a consistent group of students in their own home. 🏡

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $44,768.00 per person, totaling approximately $168,000 per couple annually, including free housing, meals, utilities, and more 🍽️💰
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, and retirement options
• 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
• Residence limitations: no more than three dependents in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet policy: only fish and one approved dog breed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to certify to drive student 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; role modeling for students

Application Process & Additional Information

This is a challenging yet rewarding career and life choice that requires a strong commitment to student success from both spouses. Each spouse must complete an individual employment application.

To learn more and apply, click here. Join us in making a lasting impact! 🌟🤝