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 seeks married couples to become House Parents, providing a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Couples work together to create a family-like atmosphere in student residences, managing household responsibilities and ensuring the well-being of 8-12 students.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering a career-focused education with housing, meals, and more to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. All costs are covered thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909.
The school has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive. With comprehensive benefits and a unique role, House Parents play a vital part in the lives of our students.
Responsibilities
- Create a consistent family-like structure for students
- Provide guidance and support in student residences
- Manage household responsibilities
- Ensure the well-being of 8-12 students
Benefits
- Total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple
- 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
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Both spouses must 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
- Limitations on pets: only fish and one dog of approved breeds are permitted
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them 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
About the Role
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Salary : $150,000
