Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

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

Discover a meaningful career opportunity at Hershey, PA, where you can make a real difference in the lives of students while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a fulfilling lifestyle.

About Milton Hershey School (MHS) 🏫

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School is an esteemed home and school dedicated to providing over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a cost-free, career-focused education. Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school remains fully endowed and continues to grow, proudly boasting over 12,000 alumni.

Position: Full-Time Flex Houseparents 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦

We are seeking married couples to serve as Full-Time Flex Houseparents. In this dynamic and impactful role, couples live in student homes on campus, offering care, guidance, supervision, and support to groups of approximately 8–13 students. Your impact fosters a nurturing, family-like environment that promotes students' academic, emotional, and social growth.

Key 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 engaging in recreational and developmental activities
• Leading daily devotions and participating in Sunday Chapel services
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

Initially, houseparents work across various homes with a schedule of nine days on duty followed by three days off. As they transition into the Placed Houseparent role, they will live and work with the same group of students in their own designated home.

Benefits & Compensation 💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (total approximate compensation of $168,000 per couple), including free housing, meals during duty hours, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA and FSA accounts; life and disability insurance; retirement plans
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off: scheduled throughout the year

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 student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one approved dog breed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to certify to drive student van
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong integrity and professionalism, serving as exemplary role models

This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career that demands a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. All applicants must complete individual employment applications for consideration.

Ready to Make a Difference? 🚀

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