The Derryfield School

The Derryfield School is an independent day school in Manchester, New Hampshire. It serves 301 to 500 students in grades 6 through 12. Unlike the boarding schools that define much of New England's independent school landscape, The Derryfield School operates as a day institution. Faculty teach during school hours, then leave campus. Evening dorm duty does not exist here. Mandatory coaching is not part of the job description.

This day-school model creates genuine professional boundaries. Teachers can coach sports or lead clubs if they choose. These roles remain optional, not required. The result: educators with young families find stability. Those pursuing advanced degrees gain time for coursework. Anyone seeking a predictable schedule can plan a life beyond campus. The Derryfield School attracts faculty who value that separation between work and home.

The school offers Latin and Spanish language programs, drawing educators invested in linguistic depth and cultural study. English, mathematics, sciences, history, and arts faculty all teach here. Cross-disciplinary work happens during contracted school hours. A history teacher might collaborate with a Spanish instructor on a joint unit. A science teacher might partner with humanities colleagues. These conversations happen without the evening coordination meetings that residential schools require.

The Derryfield School hires year-round for middle and high school teaching positions. Administrative and support staff openings emerge periodically. Most faculty positions open before the academic year begins. Candidates working in northern New England—between Boston and Vermont—often find Manchester accessible.

For independent school teachers seeking day-school work, The Derryfield School offers a different path. No residential obligations mean faculty time belongs to faculty. The professional boundaries are real.