In a video, the students lay out the job requirements: You need to like kids, know their names, and know their personalities.
Why is this a position you might want? Because it’s the “best school in the world”, “close to the beach”, “it’s got a pool”, and “all the kids are amazing”.
Just don’t try to ban bullrush.
The children say there will be bonus points for applicants who bring puppies, or new hula hoops or who instigate pizza night. The new principal needs a particular hairstyle, although it’s not clear whether that’s a mullet, “rainbow”, perm or “three-foot purple mohawk”.
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