What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
House Parents at Milton Hershey School provide a nurturing and family-like environment for students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Description
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more - all costs covered. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed and provides resources for students and staff to thrive.
Flex Houseparents Role
Couples reside on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits
- Salary: $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: nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Legally married couple with at least two years of marriage
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Ability to lead students in daily devotions and take them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
This unique career path requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Salary : $43,825
