Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, offers a transformative career opportunity for married couples passionate about making a difference in students' lives through a full-time Flex Houseparent role. 😊

Overview

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school serving over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a comprehensive, cost-free, career-focused education. Thanks to generous endowment and ongoing support, the school has graduated more than 12,000 students and continues to grow. 🎓

Position: Full-time Flex Houseparents

Flex Houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support to groups of approximately 8–13 students. They play a crucial role in fostering a structured, family-like environment that promotes academic, emotional, and social growth, empowering students to reach their full potential. 🌟

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities and planning engaging 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 with 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, where they live and work with the same students in their own dedicated home. 🏡

Compensation & Benefits 💼

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

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Couples must be legally married for at least two years
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older
• Up to three dependent children may reside 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 dog
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to certify to drive student vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and church services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated professionalism and integrity; role models for students

Additional Details

This career offers a unique, challenging, and rewarding life experience that demands a strong commitment to student success from both spouses. Interested couples must complete individual employment applications to be considered.

Learn More & Apply

To find out more and apply, please visit [Application Link].