What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
House Parents
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to guide and nurture students from disadvantaged backgrounds in a supportive, family-like environment.
As House Parents, you will live on-campus with your spouse and provide stability and care for groups of 8-12 students. You will be responsible for managing various responsibilities, including driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits:
- 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
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. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who endowed it fully so that both students and staff can thrive.
This unique career path takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
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