What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Advocate position at Milton Hershey School?
Empowering Youth through Education
The Milton Hershey School is committed to empowering youth from disadvantaged backgrounds through quality education and a supportive community.
As a flex houseparent, you will play a vital role in providing a nurturing environment for students, handling daily responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, and maintaining a structured living space.
This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and paid training, while fostering the personal and educational growth of youth.
About Us
Milton Hershey School was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who believed that every child deserves access to quality education and a supportive community.
We offer a unique career path for married couples who want to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Married couples who have been legally married for at least two years
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
