AI summary
Houseparents at Milton Hershey School are live-in residential caregivers who create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment for students on campus. You'll support students' daily routines, social-emotional development, and character growth while working closely with school staff. Standout perk: an onsite, live-on-campus role focused on making a lasting impact on children’s lives.
Key skills
Residential childcare supervisionStudent social and emotional supportCharacter development mentoringAfter-school activity supervisionHousehold managementCollaboration with educators and support staffRole modeling positive values and life skillsCommunity buildingOrganization skillsCommitment to diversity and inclusion
Salary not listed — comparable US residential houseparent roles often pay roughly $40k–$70k depending on housing/benefits and schedule.
You'll thrive here if you’re compassionate and organized, enjoy living and working in a residential setting, and are committed to supporting children’s growth and wellbeing.
Why apply
- Live on campus
- Make lasting impact on children
- Collaborate with supportive school staff
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.