What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
Flexible houseparents at Milton Hershey School provide guidance and nurturing to students in a family-like environment, living on campus and managing responsibilities for a group of 8-12 children. This unique position emphasizes integrity and leadership, with couples helping to inspire students while ensuring a safe and supportive living space.
Description:
Milton Hershey School (MHS) 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 was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who provided the resources for the school to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
MHS is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. These couples reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits:
A competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling 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
A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of 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
Candidates must abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
Limited pet ownership allowed: only fish and one dog of approved breeds
Valid driver's license required, with ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
A high school diploma or GED is required
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
