What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional education with housing, meals, and more—all costs covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey. They provided a fully endowed institution with resources for students and staff to thrive.
We are hiring married couples as flex houseparents. Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Responsibilities include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Initially, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home. This is a unique career path that requires consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Benefits
- A 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
- Couples must abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
- Couples must limit pets to fish and one dog of approved breeds
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Salary : $43,825
