Residential Staff Members

We are one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered.

Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, we are fully endowed and have the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.

As a Flex Houseparent, you will be part of a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

• Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
• Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
• Cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home

• 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
• Limit pets to fish and one dog of approved breeds
• 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
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.