Milton Hershey School Houseparents

Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples to become houseparents, providing a family-like environment for students. This unique role involves guiding and nurturing students in daily activities and responsibilities. The selected couples will reside on campus, participate actively in students' lives, and ensure their well-being and development.

Company Overview

Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students receive an exceptional education with housing, meals, and more—all costs are covered. Founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school has the resources to provide everything needed for students and staff to thrive.

Salary and Benefits

Couples will receive a competitive salary package, including a total compensation of approximately $150,000 per couple. This includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings.

Job Description

As houseparents, couples will guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students in a student home. They will handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and leading daily devotions. Flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.

Required Skills and 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

Benefits and Perks

• Relocation assistance and paid training provided
• Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including personal time while students are at school
• Three-week paid summer vacation

Salary : $150,000