We're looking for a particular brand of teacher.

Of course we are looking for content experts. More importantly, though, we are looking for teachers who recognize that this content does not exist in a box. Rather, it is a pathway for students to better understand and appreciate the world around them.

We want teachers who are passionate about the profession, particularly within the Catholic context. Teachers who are learners themselves and who want to be part of a collegial community focused on the betterment of pedagogical practice. We want tinkerers. Teachers who are never quite satisfied with the status quo. Reflective teachers who see calculated innovation as a means of better serving students.

Lastly, we want teachers who value young people. Who recognize the power and importance of adult accompaniment as students imperfectly negotiate their learning within the context of life’s challenges.

Taiko Haessler, PhD, AVLI Teacher

What it takes to be an AVLI teacher.

The primary objective of teaching for AVLI is to utilize robust communication, engagement, and assessment strategies in crafting and delivering the best possible learning experience for our students. AVLI teachers are passionate about their discipline and innovative in their teaching methods. They are responsible for designing and delivering online courses to be housed within the AVLI learning management system (LMS) that incorporate engaging learning experiences using both synchronous and asynchronous means as well as a variety of online tools.