What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to serve as role models and caregivers for students in a family-like environment. House parents assist with daily activities, provide guidance, and ensure the well-being of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Description:
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more to students in pre-K through 12th grade from underprivileged backgrounds—all costs are covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who endowed it generously, ensuring both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
We are hiring flex houseparents, couples who reside on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Flex houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits
Salary: $43,825 per person (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: nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include 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
Limits on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
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
Salary : $43,825
