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 one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to disadvantaged students from pre-K through 12th grade. All costs are covered, including housing, meals, and more.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who provided the resources to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
We are hiring married couples to become flex houseparents, residing on-campus student homes and guiding a group of approximately 8-12 students. This role provides a consistent family-like structure for students and involves responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Key Benefits
• Total compensation package of $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, with personal time while students are at school
• Three-week paid summer vacation
Requirements
• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• Legally married couples 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, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
• Limitations on pets, only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
• Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Couples must lead students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Both spouses must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Salary : $150,000
