What do you consider to be three important positive qualities a teacher should possess?

3 answers

empathy, erudition, energy

What do you think?
... and the ability to actually teach, not just lecture or talk!!
Would this help?

http://drdavespsychologypage.homestead.com/Ethics_in_Teaching.pdf

These are some more specific qualities.

Clarifying requirements for the course at the start.

Relating course contents to everyday lives of the students

Available to students outside of class hours.

Clearly explaining concepts and answering student questions.