Providence Extension Program (PEP) is a Christian classical hybrid homeschool program that partners with parents to provide a home-based, Christ-centered, academically challenging secondary education. Founded in 2001, PEP now serves families across six campuses in Ohio and Florida, combining subject-expert tutors with parent-led home study to form students who reason biblically and live a free self-governing life under Christ’s authority.
PEP seeks an Executive Director to succeed the founder’s visionary leadership. Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will advance vision, strengthen multi-campus health, grow fundraising and partnerships, and protect classical Christian distinctives—working through campus administrators and operations rather than managing day-to-day campus delivery.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Providence Extension Program is the public ministry of Providence Extension Ministries, Inc. (PEM). The program began in September 2001 at Faith Church in Milford, Ohio, with 34 students. Today PEP serves over 500 students across six active campuses: Mason and Dayton (Ohio); Mandarin, West Jacksonville, St. Johns, and Fernandina (Florida). Campuses are church-hosted and branded by location.
Mission: To enable parents to provide a home-based, Christ-centered, academically challenging secondary education.
Vision: To fulfill the Great Commission by discipling a generation who Embraces freedom under Christ’s authority, Reasons biblically, and Discerns Truth to engage society to the glory of God.
Leadership is primarily remote. Combined campus income is about $1.4 million, almost entirely tuition; campuses remit enrollment-based management fees covering central PEM costs. Staffing: 1 full-time PEM employee, a part-time finance manager, and about 90 part-time campus staff. A Board—recently formed for the founder transition—oversees budget, legal matters, and major strategy and meets quarterly. Grades served are primarily 7th–12th, with Cincinnati-area campuses also offering 5th/6th.
HOW THEY ACCOMPLISH THEIR MISSION
PEP is a Christian homeschool program, not a school. Parents remain the primary educators; tutors are subject-matter partners. Students typically attend campus about two days per week and complete syllabus-guided home study the rest of the week.
The Humanities Core—History, Composition/Literature, and Biblical Worldview studied together—anchors the model. Families and tutors consistently name the Core, classical Christian academics, discipleship, and tutor quality as PEP’s distinctives. Campus administrators lead locally; central leadership protects mission and enables growth. A reusable campus-launch blueprint already supports multi-state expansion—an asset the next Executive Director should steward and multiply through wise partnerships.
OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
OPPORTUNITIES
Champion the unique PEP model. Advance classical Christian academics, biblical worldview, and the home partnership through strategic leadership and public-facing advocacy.
Grow through a proven campus blueprint and partnerships. Use PEP’s replicable template, fundraising, and church/community partnerships to expand thoughtfully into new cities without diluting culture.
Remote Leadership - Flexibility in location. Though the position is remote, Ohio residency is preferred. Leadership must be done in person, so the Executive Director will have the opportunity to travel to all campuses throughout the year to provide effective leadership.
CHALLENGES
Strengthen upper-grade retention without loosening Core standards. Eleventh- and twelfth-grade enrollment faces pressure from dual enrollment and competing options. The next leader must improve belonging and pathways through graduation while guarding PEP’s educational philosophy.
Tighten campus–central trust, systems, and visibility. Professionalize communication and shared tools across six campuses, invest in tutors and training, and build a clearer public presence beyond word of mouth.
Lead a healthy founder transition. Succeed Beth Smith’s visionary role with a maturing Board to lead with excellence and humility.
POSITION PROFILE
Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors Works closely with: Operations Manager; Finance Manager; Campus Administrators Status: Full-time Location preference: Greater Cincinnati first; Jacksonville second; elsewhere only with heavy travel/remote capacity
PURPOSE
The Executive Director provides spiritual and organizational leadership. Distinct from the Operations Manager, this role owns vision, growth, fundraising, community engagement, and external representation—leading through campus administrators and operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Guard and communicate mission, vision, and Core distinctives across all campuses
Serve as the primary keeper of brand, voice, and organizational story
Generate new ideas as educational and cultural futurist (research)
Build and steward relationships with donors, church partners, and community leaders
Grow fundraising and partnerships that fund vision and campus multiplication beyond tuition
Lead growth and expansion of the PEP model in scope and location
Partner with the Board on strategy, governance, and founder-transition norms
Lead enrollment health and upper-grade retention without diluting standards
Strengthen campus–central communication, systems, and trust across Ohio and Florida
Establish KPIs, accountability structures, and cross-team communication systems
Champion and facilitate the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) across the organization
Maintain the Operations & Procedures Manual (PEP-in-a-Box)
Ensure all campus operations align with PEP's mission, values, and standards
Provide strategic direction to the Finance Manager on budget and P&L performance
Set tuition rates in collaboration with the Finance Manager
Champion tutors through compensation philosophy, training, and professional community
Represent PEP publicly with clarity and credibility
Visit campuses regularly (approximately three times per city per year, plus retreats and tutor training)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent self-education and experience)
Senior leadership experience in a multi-site nonprofit, ministry, or education-adjacent setting, ideally with growth or fundraising responsibility
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience in fundraising and development, including building donor and partnership relationships
Knowledge of nonprofit financial management and budgeting
Ability to work collaboratively and interact warmly with staff, Board of Directors, donors, parents, and students
Vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ; alignment with PEP's Statement of Faith and classical Christian philosophy
Spiritual leadership and integrity that earns trust with parents, tutors, campus leaders, and the Board
Willingness to travel regularly between Ohio and Florida campuses
Self-Directed, Disciplined, and Diligent: Works independently with initiative, strong work ethic, and excellent follow-through; manages time well and consistently delivers with excellence without close supervision
Motivated by love of country and local community to equip young Christians who strongly desire to be salt & light in the world
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with classical Christian education and/or hybrid homeschool models
Experience with founder transitions or board maturation
Residence in or willingness to locate near Greater Cincinnati
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary: Compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits: Professional development support available. Employer-sponsored medical insurance is not currently provided. Remote work from home, setting own schedule. Vacation: Approximately 20 days PTO on an open/flexible approach, subject to Board confirmation. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided. Travel: Regular travel to each campus city three times per year, plus retreats and tutor training across Ohio–Florida.
ABOUT GREATER CINCINNATI
PEP began in Greater Cincinnati, and the Mason and Dayton campuses remain in Ohio. The Board’s first-choice location for the Executive Director is Greater Cincinnati—near the Ohio campuses—while operations leadership remains in Florida. Candidates who know the region’s Christian education landscape, or are open to making it home, will find strong church networks and a mission-rich environment for classical and Christian learning.
Greater Cincinnati is a region of rolling hills, river views, distinctive neighborhoods, and thriving communities built around the winding Ohio River. Stretching from Cincinnati’s historic urban core into the suburbs of southwest Ohio and across the river into Northern Kentucky, the area blends big-city culture with an approachable, hometown character. From century-old architecture and lively arts and sports scenes to wooded suburban streets, excellent parks, and charming river towns, Greater Cincinnati offers remarkable variety—along with a cost of living that remains attractive compared with many major U.S. metropolitan areas. The median “sold” price of a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Greater Cincinnati has been $329,000 over the past three months, according to the Realtor Alliance of Greater Cincinnati.
NEXT STEPS
Learn more at www.pep1.org. If, after prayerful review, this role and organization seem a fit, please apply through the Mission:Leadership posting. To recommend someone, share this profile or contact:
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