What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents, Full-Time position at Milton Hershey School?
Houseparents at Milton Hershey School: A Unique Career Opportunity
Couples who become Houseparents at Milton Hershey School provide guidance and a family-like structure to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This rewarding role includes managing daily responsibilities, nurturing student growth, and offering comprehensive benefits.
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade receive 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, ensuring that both students and staff have access to everything they need to thrive.
We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents. As flex houseparents, couples reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits
Salary: $43,825 per person (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
Schedule: 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. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limited pets allowed: fish and one dog of approved breeds only
- Valid driver's license; 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 (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
This is a unique career path requiring consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Salary : $43,825
