AI summary
Houseparents at Milton Hershey School live on campus and provide a safe, nurturing home environment for students in a residential school setting. You'll support students' daily routines, social-emotional growth, and character development while coordinating with educators and support staff. Standout perk: an onsite, live-in campus role with direct impact on children’s lives.
Key skills
Residential child careStudent supervisionSocial and emotional supportYouth mentoringCharacter and values developmentHousehold managementAfter-school activity supervisionCollaboration with educators and support staffCommunity buildingCommitment to diversity
Salary not listed — comparable US residential school houseparent roles typically pay around $40k–$70k depending on experience and included housing/benefits.
You'll thrive here if you’re compassionate and organized, enjoy mentoring young people, and want to live on campus to make a lasting impact on students’ lives.
Why apply
- Onsite, live-in campus role
- Support students’ growth daily
- Collaborative school community
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.