AI summary
Houseparents at Milton Hershey School live on campus to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment for students in a residential school setting. You'll guide students' daily routines, support their social-emotional development, and work closely with school staff—standout perk being the live-on-campus residential nature of the role.
Key skills
Residential childcare supervisionStudent social-emotional supportCharacter development coachingAfter-school activity supervisionHousehold managementCollaboration with educators and support staffCommunity buildingRole modeling positive values and life skills
Salary not listed — comparable US residential youth-care/houseparent roles in California commonly pay around $45,000–$75,000 depending on experience and included on-campus housing/benefits.
You'll thrive here if you’re compassionate, organized, and motivated to live on campus while making a lasting impact on students’ growth and wellbeing.
Why apply
- Live on campus role
- Make lasting impact on children
- Support student growth and development
Milton Hershey School is seeking dedicated Houseparents to live on campus and create a safe, nurturing home environment for students in a residential school setting. Houseparents support students’ daily routines, social and emotional growth, and character development while modeling positive values and life skills. Responsibilities include supervising after-school activities, managing household responsibilities, collaborating with educators and support staff, and fostering a sense of community. Ideal candidates are compassionate, organized, and committed to diversity, personal growth, and making a lasting impact on children’s lives.