What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
As a married couple, you will be responsible for nurturing and guiding a group of 8-12 students in an on-campus housing environment. This role includes managing daily activities, administering medication, and providing a family-like structure.
Description:
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more - all costs covered.
With a comprehensive benefits package and support for relocation, we are looking for couples who can demonstrate commitment, integrity, and a willingness to lead students in daily devotions within a smoke-free and weapon-free campus.
Our school is fully endowed, thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909. We have the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
Couples will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They will provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits
• Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple including free housing, meals while on duty, 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. 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.
• Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Keywords:House Parents, Youth mentoring, Private school, Student housing, Family-like structure, Relocation assistance, Educational support, Couples job, Community service, Nonprofit education
Salary : $43,825
