Milton Hershey School Houseparents Opportunity

Summary:

Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to become houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As houseparents, couples will manage student homes, handle responsibilities such as guidance, medication administration, and financial budgeting.

Description:

Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more – all costs are covered.

The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who generously endowed the institution to provide resources for both students and staff to thrive.

Couples will reside on-campus, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They will provide a consistent family-like structure, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.

Benefits:

Salary: $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of 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

Schedule: nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time during students' school days

Three-week paid summer vacation

Qualifications:

• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• 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 permitted while on duty
• Limitations on pets; only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
• Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending 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
• Both spouses must complete an individual employment application

Salary : $43,825