Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, offers a transformative opportunity for married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, making a meaningful difference in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. 🌟

About Milton Hershey School (MHS)

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school dedicated to providing over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students with a cost-free, career-focused education. Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school boasts a rich history of fostering academic, emotional, and social growth, with more than 12,000 graduates to date. 🎓

Position: Full-time Flex Houseparents 🏠

We are seeking committed married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this life-changing role, couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing essential care, guidance, supervision, and support to a group of approximately 8–13 students. They foster a family-like environment that nurtures students' full potential.

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 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 and working with the same group of students in their own home.

Benefits 🎁

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximate total compensation of $168,000 per couple), including free housing, meals during duty, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off at designated times throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Legally married couples 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 on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one approved breed of dog
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; role models for students

Important Notes 🔑

This is a challenging yet rewarding career that requires a high level of commitment from both spouses. Both partners must complete individual employment applications for consideration.

Learn More & Apply

For additional information and to submit your application, visit our application page. Join us in making a lasting impact on students' lives! 🎉