A stack of children's books on a book shelf.

Become a child care worker


Are you interested in becoming a child care worker at Macaulay Centres for Children? Check out all the perks and benefits of joining our licensed child care program.

Please note that many of our child care positions enjoy full union protections.

Total rewards


Our compensation program is designed to grow with you and help secure your financial wellbeing:

  • Regular pay increases
  • Wage Enhancement Grant for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive benefits plan (health and dental)
  • Employee discount program

We are also committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for our team members:

  • Paid time off starting at 20 vacation days, three float days and 18 sick days per year
  • Employee child care priority
  • Free employee assistance program
  • Employee gym discount program

Training and career development


A range of internal and external programs are available to you to grow your career and enhance your skills:

  • Thorough onboarding, including human resources and site-specific training
  • Support for placement opportunities, ECE apprenticeships and study leave
  • Leadership training (internal and external)
  • Guaranteed internal application period
  • Job shadowing opportunities

Service recognition


We love to celebrate the achievements and hard work of the Macaulay team! This includes:

  • Service anniversary awards
  • Staff recognition night
  • Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
  • Internal newsletter value nominations

Are you an international student or worker?


As a multicultural and multilingual child care provider, we understand and value the important roles played by international students and workers in our industry. We’ll happily help you out with any visa extensions and PR applications you may need as a Macaulay team member.

Apply today


Visit our careers page to see all the employment opportunities at Macaulay Centres for Children.