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 family-like environment for disadvantaged students in grades pre-K to 12. This unique position involves guiding 8-12 students, managing household tasks, and fostering personal growth within a supportive community.
The role is suitable for legally married couples who can guide and nurture students, handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc., and provide a consistent family-like structure.
Benefits
A competitive salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple), comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and three-week paid summer vacation.
Qualifications
Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings, high school diploma or GED required, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and both spouses must demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
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 has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive, thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909.
Couples will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students, providing daily devotions, and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans; comfortable leading students in daily devotions; abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus.
Salary : $43,825
