Executive Director

Breakthrough Providence; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Manchester, affiliated with The Derryfield School, seeks an Executive Director to advance educational equity and opportunity. This role leads a bold, equity-driven vision and mentors staff and Teaching Fellows while expanding partnerships and impact.

You will guide strategy, nurture community relationships, and champion a student-centered approach that transforms lives in Manchester and beyond.

Qualifications

• Inspire and develop staff, students, and Teaching Fellows
• Equity-driven leadership and strategic vision

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop staff, students, and Teaching Fellows
• Strengthen community partnerships and expand impact
• Lead with both heart and strategy

Job description

Join us as Breakthrough Manchester’s Next Executive Director:

Join an amazing team dedicated to educational equity and opportunity as Breakthrough Manchester’s next Executive Director! Breakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School is celebrating 35 years of our students-teaching-students model, which not only prepares younger scholars for college success—it also cultivates the next generation of educators and leaders. We are looking for a bold, equity-driven visionary who will:

• Inspire and develop staff, students, and Teaching Fellows
• Strengthen community partnerships and expand impact
• Lead with both heart and strategy

As one of 25 affiliates in the Breakthrough Collaborative network, this role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact organization at the intersection of education, leadership development, and social change. This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to transform lives and shape the future of education in Manchester and beyond.