What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parent Partners position at Milton Hershey School?
Role Overview
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to serve as House Parents, providing a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role requires flexibility, commitment, and a strong family-like structure.
About Us
Milton Hershey School is a private school dedicated to providing an exceptional education to students from pre-K through 12th grade. We offer a comprehensive career-focused education, housing, meals, and more, with all costs covered.
Job Responsibilities
As House Parents, you will be responsible for guiding and supporting a group of approximately 8-12 students, ensuring their physical, emotional, and educational needs are met. You will manage household responsibilities, participate in daily devotions, and lead students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Benefits
- $43,825 per person (total compensation package approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, 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
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
Salary : $150,000
