House Parents
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onStockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
About the School
Located in Hershey, PA, the Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school providing an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education to over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed, ensuring that its mission of fostering student potential continues to expand to serve more graduates.
About the Role
MHS is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in a unique, life-changing career. In this role, couples reside in on-campus student homes to provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students. Flex Houseparents are vital to creating a structured, family-like environment that nurtures the academic, emotional, and social development of the students.
The position begins with a flexible schedule where houseparents support various student homes, working nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Over time, successful Flex Houseparents transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working permanently with the same group of students in their own home.
Hiring Process
This is a two-person role requiring both spouses to be legally married for at least two years and at least 27 years of age. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit www.mhskids.org.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Stockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
Nashville, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide daily supervision and mentorship to students
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Budgeting, Driving.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Frequently asked questions about House Parents at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association
What does a House Parents at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the House Parents at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association will provide daily supervision and mentorship to students; administer medications and ensure student wellness; lead daily devotions and accompany students to chapel services; and oversee budgeting and household reporting.
What are the requirements for this House Parents role?expand_more
Milton Hershey School Alumni Association is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or GED; Experience working or volunteering with youth; Legally married for at least two years; Both spouses age 27 or older; Valid U.S. driver's license; and Ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
Where is the House Parents role at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association located?expand_more
House Parents at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association is based in Stockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States. This is a on-site role.