General:
* Educate: "The teacher educates students on history."
* Instruct: "The teacher instructs the class in math."
* Teach: This is the most common verb, but can be a bit generic. "The teacher teaches English."
* Mentor: "The teacher mentors her students in their career choices."
* Guide: "The teacher guides the students through their research projects."
* Train: "The teacher trains the students in public speaking."
Specific Actions:
* Explain: "The teacher explains the concept to the students."
* Demonstrate: "The teacher demonstrates the experiment to the class."
* Assess: "The teacher assesses the students' learning through quizzes."
* Motivate: "The teacher motivates the students to reach their full potential."
* Inspire: "The teacher inspires her students to pursue their passions."
Figurative:
* Shape: "The teacher shapes the minds of her students."
* Nurture: "The teacher nurturers her students' intellectual growth."
* Empower: "The teacher empowers her students to think critically."
The best verb will depend on the specific action the teacher is taking and the nuance you want to convey.