Job Details

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is renowned as one of the world's leading private educational institutions, dedicated to providing exceptional career-focused education to students from pre-K through 12th grade, all at no cost to families. With its generous endowment by founders Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is equipped to support both students and staff in thriving environments.

MHS seeks devoted married couples to serve as flex houseparents. In this vital role, you will live in on-campus student homes and provide guidance and nurturing to a group of approximately 8-12 students, establishing a caring, family-like atmosphere. Your responsibilities will include driving, administering medications, managing budgets, and reporting, with initial assignments varying across different student homes before a specific assignment is made.

Benefits Include:

• Attractive salary of $44,768 per person, resulting in total compensation of approximately $165,000 per couple.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings.
• Relocation assistance and paid training provided.
• A flexible schedule of nine days on, followed by three days off, with personal time included on workdays.
• Three weeks of paid vacation in the summer.

Qualifications:

• Experience working or volunteering with youth, particularly from underserved backgrounds.
• Couples must have been legally married for a minimum of two years.
• Both partners should be aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Compliance with a smoke-free and weapon-free campus policy; no alcohol is permitted while on duty.
• Pet limitations apply: only fish and one dog of approved breeds are allowed.
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong integrity as role models for students is required.
• Both spouses must complete an individual employment application.

This unique career path necessitates commitment from both spouses. For inquiries before or after applying, please connect with our recruitment team.