ACCEL Schools is seeking a passionate and highly qualified Part-Time Library Media Specialist to join the team at Barber Preparatory Academy, in Highland Park, Michigan. Our mission is to provide every student with the resources, skills, and inspiration to succeed—both in the classroom and in life.
As a Library Media Specialist, you will be at the heart of our learning community—cultivating a love of reading, supporting academic success, and integrating technology and library resources into the curriculum. You’ll serve as a teacher, program manager, and instructional partner, while developing research-based practices to promote early literacy and lifelong learning.
Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy!
Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating over 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.
In this role, you will:
"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools operates over 80 high-performing charter schools across the U.S., serving students in brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid environments. We are dedicated to closing educational gaps, supporting school choice, and empowering students from all backgrounds to achieve their goals.
Why Join Us?
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

We're a network of over 90 high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.