AI summary
House Parents are live-in residential staff who create a safe, structured, nurturing home environment for students while supporting their academic, social and emotional development. The employer is Milton Hershey School, a cost-free private residential school for pre-K through 12th grade. Standout perk: mission-driven work making a lasting impact on students’ lives.
Key skills
Youth mentoringResidential supervisionHomework supportPositive behavior modelingStudent wellbeing support (social/emotional)Collaborating with school staffCreating a structured home environmentDiversity and teamwork
Salary not listed — comparable US residential house parent roles at private boarding/residential schools often pay roughly $40k–$70k depending on housing and benefits.
You'll thrive here if you’re passionate about mentoring young people and can provide consistent, nurturing live-in support that helps students grow academically, socially and emotionally.
Why apply
- Cost-free private residential school mission
- Mentor youth and make impact
- Values diversity, growth, teamwork
Milton Hershey School, a cost-free private residential school for pre-K through 12th grade, is seeking dedicated House Parents to join our Education, Training & E-Learning team. House Parents live in student homes and provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. You’ll model positive behavior, help with homework and activities, and collaborate with school staff. MHS values diversity, personal growth, and teamwork. This role is ideal for those passionate about mentoring youth and making a lasting impact on students’ lives.