What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
House Parents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become House Parents. As a House Parent, you will provide a nurturing family-like environment for students, guiding and supporting them through daily activities and challenges.
Couples will work collaboratively in managing a student home while ensuring a stable and supportive atmosphere. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for couples passionate about mentoring and fostering youth growth.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. All costs are covered, including housing, meals, and more.
Benefits
- Salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approx. $150,000 per couple with free housing, meals, utilities, and more
- 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, 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
- 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
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
- Limits on pets; only fish and one dog of approved breeds permitted
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Salary : $43,825