AI summary
House Parents at Milton Hershey School provide live-in care and guidance in student homes, creating a safe, structured, nurturing environment that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. Milton Hershey School is a cost-free private residential school (pre-K to 12) focused on student development, and the standout perk is the chance to make a lasting impact through youth mentoring.
Key skills
Youth mentoringResidential childcare supervisionPositive behavior modelingHomework supportActivity planning and supervisionStudent wellbeing support (social and emotional)Collaboration with school staffCreating structured and safe environments
Salary not listed — comparable US residential school house parent roles often pay roughly $40k–$70k, depending on experience and housing/benefits.
You'll thrive here if you’re passionate about mentoring young people and can provide consistent, structured, nurturing live-in support as part of a collaborative school team.
Why apply
- Live-in, student-home-based role
- Support students’ holistic growth
- Values diversity and 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.