Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

At Milton Hershey School, we are seeking married couples to guide and nurture a group of 8-12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As houseparents, you will provide a family-like structure and support, handling responsibilities such as driving, medical care, and budgeting. This unique role requires flexibility, patience, and a passion for youth development and education.

Description:

Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. With all costs covered, our students receive housing, meals, and more.

Our school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who ensured that the institution would be fully endowed with the resources needed to thrive. We are now hiring flex houseparents to live on-campus and lead a group of approximately 8-12 students. These couples will provide a consistent family-like structure and handle various responsibilities, including driving, administering medication, and budgeting.

Benefits

• Competitive 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 school hours

• Three-week paid summer vacation

Qualifications:

• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings

• Both spouses must 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

• Valid driver's license; 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 (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 that demands consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Salary : $43,825