House Parents at Milton Hershey School

Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pre-K through 12th grade. The school offers a unique opportunity for married couples to become House Parents and provide a family-like structure to our students.

We are seeking flex houseparents who can reside in on-campus student homes and guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students. As a flex houseparent, you will provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting, and cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package, 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
• A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with 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.

About Us

Milton Hershey School is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for our students and staff.