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Milton Hershey SchoolPosted 6 days ago
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Houseparents, Full-Time

On-siteLiberty, Texas, United States

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Coordinate daily routines including wake-up, mealtimes, homework, recreation, and bedtime while fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment. Coach students in conflict resolution, social skills, and personal responsibility through consistent discipline and role-modeling. Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and health services to monitor progress and collaborate on meeting student needs. Plan recreational activities, community service, and cultural experiences to support personal development. Manage household logistics such as meal planning, basic budgeting, transportation coordination, and maintaining a clean living space. Work extended on-duty blocks balanced with scheduled time off within school-provided housing.

Required Qualifications

  • experience working with children or youth—such as teaching, coaching, social services, childcare, or residential care
  • an understanding of the challenges many students from diverse and often under-resourced backgrounds may face
  • comfortable working in a multicultural environment
  • committed to promoting equity, inclusion, and respect
  • Strong communication skills
  • teamwork
  • a collaborative mindset
  • the ability to follow established protocols
  • contribute to a professional, mission-driven culture
  • dependable caregivers
  • manage household logistics such as meal planning
  • basic budgeting for home needs
  • coordinating transportation to school functions or appointments
  • maintaining a clean, orderly living space
  • high levels of energy
  • empathy
  • patience
  • organizational skill

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