What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
House Parents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required at Milton Hershey School
Cultivate a family-like environment for 8-12 students as married couples, ensuring their guidance and care. Responsibilities include driving, administering medication, and maintaining a structured home atmosphere. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and an enriching work-life schedule while contributing to the education and well-being of underserved youth.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more – all costs are covered – to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- 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
- Limits on pets: only fish and one dog of approved breeds are 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
- 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
About You
We seek dedicated and compassionate married couples to provide a nurturing environment for our students. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Salary : $43,825
