Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Join Milton Hershey School as Full-Time Flex Houseparents! 🏡✨

Make a lasting impact in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing a nurturing, family-like environment at Hershey, PA. This exceptional career opportunity offers a comprehensive package of benefits and the chance to serve as a role model for young learners.

About Milton Hershey School (MHS) 🎓

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a renowned home and school dedicated to offering over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students a cost-free, career-focused education. Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school has graduated over 12,000 students and continues to grow, thanks to its generous endowment and foresight.

Position Overview: Full-Time Flex Houseparents 🏠❤️

We are seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this meaningful role, couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing essential care, guidance, supervision, and support to groups of approximately 8–13 students. Your involvement helps create a structured, family-like environment where students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Key Responsibilities 📋

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship: Be a positive influence on students’ lives.
• Managing household routines and student schedules: Ensure smooth daily operations.
• Administering medications and overseeing student wellness: Prioritize health and safety.
• Driving students to activities & planning recreational events: Encourage development through engaging activities.
• Leading daily devotions & attending Sunday Chapel: Foster spiritual growth (proselytizing prohibited).
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting: Maintain financial and operational accountability.

Working 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. Over time, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role, permanently living and working with their assigned group of students in a dedicated home.

Compensation & Benefits 💰🎉

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approx. $168,000 per couple annually)
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings & flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance & disability options
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Relocation assistance & paid training
  • Paid time off at scheduled intervals

Qualifications ✅

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Married for at least two years with both spouses aged 27 or older
• Maximum of three dependent children residing in the home
• Commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus; no alcohol during duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one approved breed of dog
• Valid U.S. driver’s license & ability to obtain student van certification
• Comfort leading daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity & professionalism; serve as positive role models

Important Notes 🔑

This career is both challenging and rewarding — requiring a high level of commitment from both spouses. Each applicant must complete individual employment applications to be considered.

Ready to Make a Difference? 🌟

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