Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to become houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for underprivileged students in a family-like setting. This position requires living on-campus, managing household responsibilities, and engaging in activities with students, supported by comprehensive benefits.

Description:

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

The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who generously endowed it with the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.

We are hiring married couples as flex houseparents, residing in on-campus student homes and guiding a group of approximately 8-12 students. Flex houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure, handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.

Benefits

· Salary of $43,825 per person (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 of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include personal time while students are at school

· Three-week paid summer vacation

Qualifications:

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

· Couples must be 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

· Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted

· Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans

· Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take 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 unique career path requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Houseparents, child care, youth development, family support, on-campus living, education, flex houseparent, student guidance, private school, Hershey PA

Salary : $43,825