AI summary
Houseparents at Milton Hershey School live on campus and provide a safe, nurturing home environment for students in a residential school. The role focuses on supporting daily routines, social-emotional development, character building, and community life, while working closely with educators and support staff. Standout perk: on-campus residential setting (live-in).
Key skills
Residential supervisionChildcare and youth mentoringSocial and emotional development supportBehavior and character development coachingAfter-school activity supervisionHousehold managementCollaboration with educators and support staffCreating a safe and nurturing environmentCultural competency and commitment to diversityRole modeling positive values and life skills
Salary not listed — comparable US residential houseparent roles often pay around $35k–$60k base, sometimes with housing/benefits depending on the program.
You'll thrive here if you’re compassionate and organized, and you want to live on campus while helping students grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a supportive community.
Why apply
- Live on campus
- Make lasting impact on children
- Supportive, community-focused school setting
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.