For married couples looking to serve together and live out their faith, becoming Teaching Parents at Thornwell in Clinton, South Carolina, is a unique and rewarding career opportunity. For more than 147 years, Thornwell’s Board of Trustees and staff have upheld and advanced Thornwell's mission to prevent child abuse and neglect, build up and reunite families, and strengthen healthy communities in the name of Jesus Christ.

What makes Thornwell special is its holistic, trauma-informed approach to care. Teaching Parents play a vital role in providing family-style support within a beautiful campus community, complete with historic buildings, an agritourism farm, a charter school, and recreational facilities. As part of a close-knit team, you’ll care for 6-8 children in a home-like cottage, offering structure, love, and consistency that help these youth develop trust, stability, and confidence.

Thornwell recognizes the dedication this role requires and offers houseparent couples unmatched support and benefits, including relocation assistance, a $4,000 signing bonus per couple, free off-duty housing, and comprehensive medical and retirement packages. With an 8 days on/6 days off schedule and private living quarters, couples are provided with work-life balance and the chance to recharge.

Located in Clinton’s charming historic district, just a short drive to South Carolina’s beaches and mountains, Thornwell is the perfect place to call home. If you and your spouse are ready to make a difference, explore this life-changing opportunity today and become a part of Thornwell’s legacy of love, hope, and transformation.

To learn more about the Teaching Parent role at Thornwell, you may view the job description here.